1. the bending or turning backward of an organ or part
Usage: medical
2. the act of bending or curling backward

Examples

• The doctor diagnosed retroflection of the uterus during the examination.
• Retroflection of the tongue is required to produce certain speech sounds.
• The gymnast’s retroflection of her spine was remarkable.
• Medical imaging revealed retroflection of the cervix.
• The yoga pose required careful retroflection of the back.
• Retroflection can sometimes cause discomfort or pain.