anteflexing
|an-te-flex-ing|
/ˌæn.tiˈflɛksɪŋ/
(anteflex)
bent forward
Etymology
'anteflex' originates from Latin, specifically the elements 'ante-' and 'flectere', where 'ante-' meant 'before/in front of' and 'flectere' meant 'to bend'.
'anteflex' developed via Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'anteflexus' and New Latin 'anteflexio', and entered English in anatomical contexts as 'anteflex' and related forms like 'anteflexion' and 'anteflexed'.
Initially it meant 'bent forward' in Latin usage, and over time it has retained that basic sense but become specialized in modern anatomical terminology to describe parts (e.g. the uterus) that are bent forward.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
(present participle of 'anteflex') bending or being bent forward; inclining anteriorly — used especially in anatomy (e.g. of the uterus).
The clinician observed the uterus anteflexing slightly during the ultrasound.
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Adjective 1
acting as or characterized by bending forward; presently bent forward (used attributively, though 'anteflexed' is more common).
An anteflexing uterine position may be noted in the patient's record.
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Last updated: 2025/10/06 20:59