Intorsion \In*tor"sion\, n. [L. intortio a curling, crisping: cf. F. intorsion. See {Intort}, and cf. {Intortion}.] 1. A winding, bending, or twisting. 2. (Bot.) The bending or twining of any part of a plant toward one side or the other, or in any direction from the vertical.