Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Bent forward; exhibiting anteflection: said of the uterus. An equivalent form is anteflected.

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  • adjective Bent in an anterior (forward) direction, as the uterus

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Examples

  • The uterus was small, anteflexed and anteverted, and nontender, and the adnexa were nonpalpable and nontender.

    Salem Falls JODI PICOULT 2001

  • 77 85 80 94 86 89 94 In most cases the uterus is anteflexed and is located cranial and posterior to the bladder, lying between it and the rectum and small bowel.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

  • 77 85 80 94 86 89 94 In most cases the uterus is anteflexed and is located cranial and posterior to the bladder, lying between it and the rectum and small bowel.

    Recently Uploaded Slideshows 2009

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