TORSION

★ In mathematics, the term '''torsion''' usually has one of two unrelated meanings. The first is geometrical, measuring curvature of some sort. The second is algebraic, relating to the set of elements that vanish (e.g., elements of finite order).

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★ Torsion of curves

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★ Torsion of connection

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★ Torsion (topology)

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★ Torsion tensor

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★ Torsion (algebra)

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★ Torsion (differential geometry)

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★ Tor functor

★ In medicine '''torsion''' can refer to

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★ Testicular torsion

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★ Bloat

★ In physics and engineering

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★ Torsion (mechanics)

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★ Torsion coefficient

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★ Torsion pendulum

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★ Torsion spring or -bar

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★ Torsion field

★ Torsion (gastropod) a developmental feature of all gastropods