Detorsion
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Detorsion
Detorsion (pronounced: deh-tor-shun) is a medical term referring to the act of untwisting or the state of being untwisted, especially in the context of organs or body parts that have undergone torsion.
Etymology
The term 'detorsion' is derived from the prefix 'de-', meaning 'undoing of', and 'torsion', which refers to the act of twisting. 'Torsion' itself comes from the Latin 'torsio', meaning 'a twisting'.
Related Terms
- Torsion: The act or process of twisting, especially of one end of an organ or part about a longitudinal axis while the other end remains fixed or moves in the opposite direction.
- Volvolus: A condition in which a segment of the intestine twists upon itself and causes an obstruction.
- Testicular Torsion: A serious condition caused by the spermatic cord to the testicle becoming twisted, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle.
- Ovarian Torsion: A condition that occurs when an ovary twists around the ligaments that hold it in place. This twisting can cut off the blood flow to the ovary and fallopian tube.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Detorsion
- Wikipedia's article - Detorsion
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