Look up: Anteversion

1. anteversion
   Type: Term Pronunciation: an′te-ver′zhŭn Definitions: 1. Turning forward, inclining forward as a whole without bending; most commonly used to describe the normal position of the uterus in which it is angled anteriorly relative to the long axis of the vagina, so that it rests on the bladder.
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2. Anteversion
   An`te·ver'sion noun [ Prefix ante- + Latin vertere , versum , to turn.] (Medicine) A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.
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3. anteversion
   <medicine> A displacement of an organ, especially. Of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual. ... Origin: Pref. Ante- + L. Vertere, versum, to turn. ... Source: Websters Dictionary ... (01 Mar 1998) ...
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4. anteversion
   (an″te-vur´zhәn) the forward tipping or tilting of an organ or part, with the entire organ or part being tipped forward but not bent at an angle, as opposed to anteflexion); for example, the normal tipping forward of the entire uterus relative to the pelvic axis. Anteve...
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5. Anteversion
   • (n.) A displacement of an organ, esp. of the uterus, in such manner that its whole axis is directed further forward than usual.
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6. anteversion
   Latin ante = before, and versum = turned, hence, the anterior angulation between cervix uteri and the vagina.
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7. Anteversion
   `Anteversion` and `Retroversion` are complementary anatomical terms of location, describing the degree to which an anatomical structure is rotated forwards (towards the front of the body) or backwards (towards the back of the body) respectively, relative to some datum position. For example, the uter...
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