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DISTORTIONS
Noun
distortions
plural of distortion
Source: Wiktionary
DISTORTION
Dis*tor"tion, n. Etym: [L. distortio: cf. F. distortion.]
1. The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body.
2. A wresting from the true meaning. Bp. Wren.
3. The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.
4. (Med.)
Definition: An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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