Inclination (in-kli-na's hun)

A leaning or inclining; a propensity. In dentistry, the deviation of the long axis of a tooth from the vertical, backward i. of the pelvis. A pathological diminution of the normal forward i. of the pelvis, forward i. of the pelvis. A pathological exaggeration of the normal forward i. of the pelvis, i. of the brim of the pelvis. The angle formed by the highest anteroposterior diameter of the pelvis with the horizon, the subject standing. i. of the outlet of the pelvis. The angle formed by the lowest anteroposterior diameter of the pelvis with the horizon, the subject standing, i. of the pelvis. The deviation of any particular plane of the pelvis (generally the plane of the outlet) from the horizon.- i. of the uterus, lateral i. of the pelvis. A lateral obliquity of the pelvis, lateral i. of the uterus. Lateral obliquity of the uterus. [Lat., inclinatio.J