Anteflected

/ˌæntiˈflɛktɪd/ adjective

Definition

Bent or curved forward from the vertical or normal position.

Etymology

From Latin 'ante' (before, forward) and 'flectere' (to bend), with the past participle suffix '-ed.' The term describes the state of being bent in a forward direction.

Kelly Says

This word is commonly used in gynecology to describe how a uterus naturally tilts forward—and surprisingly, about 80% of women have this normal variation, yet many never hear the term describing their own anatomy.

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