intorsion
[ in-tawr-shuh n ]
/ ɪnˈtɔr ʃən /
noun
a twisting about an axis or fixed point, as of the stem of a plant.
Words nearby intorsion
intonaco,
intonate,
intonation,
intonation pattern,
intone,
intorsion,
intorted,
intortor,
intortus,
intourist,
intown
British Dictionary definitions for intorsion
intorsion
/ (ɪnˈtɔːʃən) /
noun
botany
a spiral twisting in plant stems or other parts
Medical definitions for intorsion
intorsion
[ ĭn-tôr′shən ]
n.
The inward rotation of a limb or an organ.
The inward convergent rotation of the upper pole of the vertical meridian of each eye.
conclination negative declination