Anteflexion
Anteflexion (pronounced: an-te-flex-shun) is a medical term used to describe the forward bending of an organ, especially the uterus.
Etymology
The term Anteflexion is derived from the Latin words 'ante' meaning 'before' and 'flexion' meaning 'bending'.
Definition
In medical terminology, Anteflexion refers to the abnormal forward bending of an organ. It is most commonly used to describe the position of the uterus when it is bent forward at the junction between the cervix and the body of the uterus. This condition can be congenital or acquired and is often associated with symptoms such as dysmenorrhea (painful periods), dyspareunia (painful intercourse), and infertility.
Related Terms
- Retroflexion: The opposite of Anteflexion, Retroflexion refers to the backward bending of an organ.
- Anteversion: Similar to Anteflexion, Anteversion refers to the tipping forward of an entire organ or body part.
- Retroversion: The opposite of Anteversion, Retroversion refers to the tipping backward of an entire organ or body part.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anteflexion
- Wikipedia's article - Anteflexion
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