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anteverted

Pronunciation: /ˈantɪvəːtɪd/

Definition of anteverted

adjective

Anatomy & Medicine
  • (of an organ of the body, especially the womb) inclined forward.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Latin antevertere, from ante 'before' + vertere 'to turn' + -ed2

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Definition of anteverted in the US English dictionary

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