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retroversion

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retroversion in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. returning to a former state
    regression  regress  reversion  retrogression  retroversion 
  2. a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
    "retroversion of the uterus"
    retroversion  retroflection  retroflexion 
  3. translation back into the original language
    "the teacher translated Latin texts into English which he gave to his students for retroversion"
    retroversion 
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