Synonym for retroflexion ... Backward bending, as of the uterus when the corpus is bent back, forming an angle with the cervix. ... Synonym: retroflection. ... Retroflexion of iris, abnormal position of the iris on the ciliary body after severe concussion. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
retroflection, retroflexion 1. The act of bending backward. 2. An articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth. 3. A turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part. 4. A bending backward of the body of the uterus upon the cervix. 5. The acoustic quality resulting from retroflex articulation.... Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1840/