Definitions

1. noun

a twisting or turning movement, especially of the body; a twisting or distorted movement or position, especially of the limbs.

“She demonstrated a series of contorsions on the gymnastics beam.”

2. noun

a twisting or wrenching of the intestines, especially in a severe case of appendicitis.

“The doctor ordered an urgent operation to relieve the patient’s severe contorsion of the intestines.”