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torticollis
[ tawr-ti-kol-is ]
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.
torticollis
/ ˌɔːɪˈɒɪ /
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
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Derived Forms
- ˌٴǰپˈDZ, adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of torticollis1
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of torticollis1
C19: New Latin, from Latin tortus twisted (from ٴǰŧ to twist) + collum neck
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They often have gut issues and fall victim to ear infections that can lead to torticollis, which is something I regret having seen.
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Often plagiocephaly is linked to neck stiffness, a condition called torticollis.
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Mellencamp said her son Cruz had once suffered from torticollis, which causes a baby's head to tilt downward, and assumed Dove suffered from the same condition.
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The condition, known as torticollis, makes the neck twist, causing a bunny’s head to tilt dramatically to one side.
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She was circling and drooling, had watery eyes, and showed signs of torticollis.
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