detorsion

English

Etymology 1

Like detort, from Latin detorqueo.

Noun

detorsion (countable and uncountable, plural detorsions)

  1. (dated) Alternative form of detortion

Etymology 2

de- +‎ torsion (reversal prefix)

Noun

detorsion (countable and uncountable, plural detorsions)

  1. (medicine, surgery) The reduction of torsion, such as in correction of volvulated bowel.
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