Distortion
Pronunciation : Dis*tor"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. distortio: cf. F. distortion.]
Definition : 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.)
Defn: An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913