| torsion testis | A group of structures which go through the inguinal canal to the testis. The structures include the vas deferens, arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels, and nerves. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| torsional deformity | In orthopedics, a deformity caused by rotation of a portion of an extremity with relationship to the long axis of the entire extremity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torsionometer | A device for measuring the degree of rotation of the spinal column. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torsive occlusion | A malposition of a tooth in which it is rotated on its long axis. Synonym: torsive occlusion, torsoclusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torsiversion | A malposition of a tooth in which it is rotated on its long axis. Synonym: torsive occlusion, torsoclusion. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torsk | <zoology> The cusk. See Cusk. The codfish. Called also tusk. Origin: Dan.; akin to Icel. Thorskr a codfish, G. Dorsch. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| torso | Drosophila gene encoding a receptor tyrosine kinase, required for specification of the terminal regions of the embryo. (18 Nov 1997) |
| torsoclusion | 1. Acupressure performed by entering the needle in the tissues parallel with the artery, then turning it so that it crosses the artery transversely, and passing it into the tissues on the opposite side of the vessel. Synonym: torsiversion. Origin: L. Torqueo, to twist, + claudo or cludo, to close (05 Mar 2000) |
| Torsten Sjogren's syndrome | <syndrome> A rare neurologic disorder characterised by cerebellolental degeneration with mental retardation; autosomal recessive inheritance. Synonym: cataract-oligophrenia syndrome, Marinesco-Sjogren syndrome, Torsten Sjogren's syndrome. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torta | <chemistry> A flat heap of moist, crushed silver ore, prepared for the patio process. Origin: Cf. Sp. Torta a cake. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| torticollar | Relating to or marked by torticollis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torticollis | <neurology> A wry neck, a contracted state of the cervical muscles, producing twisting of the neck and an unnatural position of the head. Origin: L. Tortus = twisted, collum = neck (18 Nov 1997) |
| torticollis spastica | Stiff neck due to spasm of the neck muscles. Synonym: intermittent torticollis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| torticollis, spasmodic | Spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis, is the most common of the focal dystonias. In torticollis, the muscles in the neck that control the position of the head are affected, causing the head to twist and turn to one side. In addition, the head may be pulled forward or backward. Called wry neck. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tortipelvis | Twisted pelvis. (05 Mar 2000) |