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retrograde /ret·ro·grade/ (ret´ro-grād) going backward; retracing a former course; catabolic.
retrograde [ret′rəgrād] Etymology: L, retro + gradus, step 1 moving backward; moving in the opposite direction to that which is considered normal. 2 degenerating; reverting to an earlier state or worse condition. 3 catabolic. retrograde [ret´ro-grād] 1. moving backward or against the usual direction of flow. 2. degenerating, deteriorating, or catabolic.
retrograde, v to move backward, degenerate, or return to an earlier state or worse condition.
retrograde going backward; retracting a former course; catabolic. retrograde pyelography radiography of the kidney after introduction of contrast medium through the ureter. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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