retroversion

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retroversion

/ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɜːʒn̩/ UK
/ˌɹɛtɹəˈvɝʒən/ US

Rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)ʒən

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From retro- + -version.

noun retroversions

countable, uncountable A turning or falling back.
countable, uncountable A backward-tilting of an anatomical structure (e.g. the uterus).
Opposite: anteversion

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@misc{retroversion_2026,
  title = {retroversion},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/retroversion},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}