intorsion

[ in-tawr-shuh n ]
/ ɪnˈtɔr ʃən /

noun

a twisting about an axis or fixed point, as of the stem of a plant.

Origin of intorsion

1750–60; alteration of Late Latin intortiōn- (stem of intortiō). See in-2, torsion

British Dictionary definitions for intorsion

intorsion
/ (ɪnˈtɔːʃən) /

noun

botany a spiral twisting in plant stems or other parts

Medical definitions for intorsion

intorsion
[ ĭn-tôrshən ]

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