Retrograde

What does "Retrograde" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, "retrograde" refers to something moving in the opposite direction of what is considered normal. For example, if a substance or fluid in the body is moving backward instead of forward, it is said to be moving in a retrograde manner. This term is often used to describe abnormal conditions or procedures, such as retrograde amnesia where a person loses memory of events that occurred before a certain point.

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