Distortion /(?)/

Dis·tor·tion

Distortion

n.
  1. The act of distorting, or twisting out of natural or regular shape; a twisting or writhing motion; as, the distortions of the face or body.
  2. A wresting from the true meaning.
  3. The state of being distorted, or twisted out of shape or out of true position; crookedness; perversion.
  4. An unnatural deviation of shape or position of any part of the body producing visible deformity. (Med.)