n. [ L. intortio a curling, crisping: cf. F. intorsion. See Intort, and cf. Intortion. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A winding, bending, or twisting. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Bot.) The bending or twining of any part of a plant toward one side or the other, or in any direction from the vertical. [ 1913 Webster ]