English Explanatory Dictionary

detorsion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Alternative form of detortion.
noun
  1. The reduction of torsion, such as in correction of volvulated bowel.

Word forms

detorsion detorsions

Etymology

Like detort, from Latin detorqueo.

Derived words

detorse
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