Pronunciation: [ˈantɪflˌɛktɪd] (IPA) 
The word "anteflected" is spelled with the prefix "ante-" meaning "before" and the verb "flect" meaning "to bend or curve." The word is pronounced as /æntɪflɛktəd/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The phonetic transcription shows that the "e" is pronounced as a short "e" sound and the "ct" as "kt". This word is rarely used in everyday language, but it refers to an organ or body part that is bent or curved forward.
Anteflected is an adjective that refers to something that is bent or angled forward or in a forward direction. It is derived from the combination of the prefix "ante-" which means before or in front, and the verb "deflect" which means to bend or deviate from its original path.
In the context of physical objects or structures, anteflected indicates that a particular component or part is curved or oriented in a forward direction. It suggests that an object has a shape or alignment that is positioned in front of or ahead of its normal or expected position. For example, in architecture, an anteflected roof may have a slant or incline that is directed towards the front or front-facing side of a building.
Moreover, in the context of medical terminology, anteflected may describe an abnormality or variation in the positioning or alignment of organs or body parts. For instance, an anteflected uterus refers to a uterus that is tilted or inclined forward instead of its usual backward position.
Overall, anteflected describes a forward-bent or forward-oriented characteristic in various objects, structures, or anatomical features. It signifies a deviation from the usual position or alignment towards a forward-facing direction.
Anteflexed.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
