extorsion

noun

ex·tor·sion | \ek-ˈstȯr-shən, ˈek-ˌ

\

Medical Definition of extorsion

: outward rotation (as of a body part) about an axis or fixed point — compare intorsion

Learn More about extorsion

Dictionary Entries near extorsion

Comments on extorsion

What made you want to look up extorsion? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

WORD OF THE DAY

superjacent

lying above or upon

Test Your Vocabulary

Words from Greek and Roman Mythology Quiz

Boreal comes from the name of the ancient Greek god of which wind?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?

TAKE THE QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.

TAKE THE QUIZ

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games