\In*tor"sion\, n. [L. intortio a curling, crisping:
cf. F. intorsion. See {Intort}, and cf. {Intortion}.]
1. A winding, bending, or twisting.

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.