torticollis
[ tawr-ti-kol-is ]
/ ˌtɔr tɪˈkɒl ɪs /
noun Pathology.
a condition in which the neck is twisted and the head inclined to one side, caused by spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the neck.
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British Dictionary definitions for torticollis
torticollis
/ (ˌtɔːtɪˈkɒlɪs) /
noun
pathol an abnormal position of the head, usually with the neck bent to one side, caused congenitally by contracture of muscles, muscular spasm, etc
Derived forms of torticollis
torticollar, adjectiveWord Origin for torticollis
C19: New Latin, from Latin tortus twisted (from torquēre to twist) + collum neck
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Medical definitions for torticollis
torticollis
[ tôr′tĭ-kŏl′ĭs ]
n.
A contracted state of the neck muscles producing an unnatural position of the head.wryneck
Other words from torticollis
tor′ti•col′lar (-kŏl′ər) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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