retroflexion

Definitions of retroflexion

1. noun

   the act of bending backward
   synonyms: retroflection

   type of:

   motility, motion, move, movement

   a change of position that does not entail a change of location
2. noun

   a turning or tilting backward of an organ or body part
   synonyms: retroflection, retroversion

   type of:

   abnormalcy, abnormality

   an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
3. noun

   an articulatory gesture made by turning the tip of the tongue back against the roof of the mouth
   synonyms: retroflection

   type of:

   articulation

   the aspect of pronunciation that involves bringing articulatory organs together so as to shape the sounds of speech