Meaning
torsion, twist
- The act or result of twisting or rotating, especially a body part or mechanical component
- A painful medical condition where an organ or tissue twists on itself
In a sentence
Un improvviso movimento di torsione al ginocchio gli ha causato un forte dolore.
A sudden twisting motion of his knee caused him severe pain.
Il medico ha escluso una torsione del tendine dopo l'esame approfondito.
The doctor ruled out a tendon twist after a thorough examination.
Perché fai quegli esercizi di torsione senza prima riscaldare i muscoli?
Why are you doing those twisting exercises without warming up your muscles first?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| torsione | feminine · singular |
| torsioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in medical contexts (e.g. torsione della caviglia, torsione testicolare).
- Takes feminine agreements: la torsione, torsioni.