Definition of Extorsion

1. Noun. (medicine) An outward rotation of a limb, organ or part of the eye ¹

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Medical Definition of Extorsion

1. 1. Outward rotation of a limb or of an organ. 2. Conjugate rotation of the upper poles of each cornea outward. Synonym: excyclotorsion. Origin: L. Extorsio, fr. Ex-torqueo, to twist out (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Extorsion

extispicious
extispicy
extogenous
extol
extold
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extolled
extoller
extollers
extolling
extollingly
extolls
extolment
extolments
extols
extorsion (current term)
extorsions
extorsive
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extorted
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extorters
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extortionary
extortionate
extortionately
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extortioners
extortionist

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