Meaning & use
Torticollis
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A condition in which the neck muscles contract abnormally, causing the head to twist or tilt to one side; also called wry neck.
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The infant was diagnosed with torticollis and began physical therapy to correct it.
Sudden torticollis after sleeping in an awkward position usually resolves within a few days.
A note on using this word
From Latin "tortus" (twisted) and "collum" (neck); it can be congenital, acquired from muscle strain, or triggered by certain medications.
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wry neck
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