The bending or tilting forward of a body part or organ, particularly the uterus, toward the front of the body.
From 'antero-' (front) and 'flexion' from Latin 'flectere' (to bend). Used in medical terminology to describe organ positioning and posture.
Your uterus naturally tips forward in most women—this 'anteverted' position is actually the normal, healthy default, but knowing the terminology helped doctors understand abnormal positions that might cause problems!
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