extorsion

noun

ex·​tor·​sion ek-ˈstȯr-shən, ˈek-ˌ How to pronounce extorsion (audio)
: outward rotation (as of a body part) about an axis or fixed point compare intorsion

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“Extorsion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/extorsion. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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