retrolisthesis

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noun

A posterior displacement of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebrae to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation).

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Meanings

nounretrolisthesis (countable and uncountable, plural retrolistheses)

plural retrolistheses

  1. countableuncountableA posterior displacement of one vertebral body with respect to the adjacent vertebrae to a degree less than a luxation (dislocation).

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
retrospondylolisthesis

Origin

From retro- + listhesis.

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APA

retrolisthesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrolisthesis

MLA

“retrolisthesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrolisthesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “retrolisthesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/retrolisthesis.

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