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retrorse

Pronunciation: /rɪˈtrɔːs/

Definition of retrorse

adjective

Biology
  • turned or pointing backwards:retrorse spines

Origin:

early 19th century: from Latin retrorsus, contraction of retroversus, from retro 'backwards' + versus 'turned' (past participle of vertere)

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