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posterior elevation

[pɑˈstɪr.i.ɚ ˌɛl.ɪˈveɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: elevações posteriores
elevação posterior
1. The act or process of raising or lifting something toward the back or rear
The posterior elevation of the patient's leg helped reduce pressure on the wound.
A elevação posterior da perna do paciente ajudou a reduzir a pressão na ferida.
2. In anatomy, the upward movement or projection of a posterior structure or anatomical feature
The posterior elevation of the palate is important for proper speech articulation.
A elevação posterior do palato é importante para a articulação correta da fala.
3. In architecture or topography, the raised rear portion of a structure or terrain
The building's design included a posterior elevation that overlooked the valley.
O design do edifício incluía uma elevação posterior que tinha vista para o vale.
Synonyms
rear elevationback elevationdorsal elevation
Antonyms
anterior elevationfront elevationventral depression

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
elevação posterior
Standard term used in medical and architectural contexts
Portugal
elevação posterior
Same standard usage as Brazilian Portuguese
Medical Portuguese
levantamento dorsal
Alternative term used in clinical settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

raise the posterior elevation
posterior elevation angle
posterior elevation technique
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