intorsion

In*tor"sion, n. Etym: [L. intortio a curling, crisping: cf. F. intorsion. See Intort, and cf. Intortion.] 1. A winding, bending, or twisting. 2. (Bot.) Defn: The bending or twining of any part of a plant toward one side or the other, or in any direction from the vertical.

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