Torticollis Definition

tôrtĭ-kŏlĭs
noun
A condition of persistent involuntary contraction of the neck muscles, causing the head to be twisted to an abnormal position.
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Origin of Torticollis

  • New Latin Latin tortus twisted past participle of torquēre to twist terkw- in Indo-European roots collum neck kwel-1 in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Torticollis Sentence Examples

  • It can also be caused by a condition called torticollis.

  • Your doctor may also recommend stretching exercises if your child has torticollis.

  • The movements may be sustained or jerky (myoclonic torticollis ).

  • The movements may be sustained or jerky (myoclonic torticollis).

  • Wryneck, also called twisted neck or torticollis, is a deformity in which the neck is twisted and held at an angle to one side.

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