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torticollis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun torticollis has 1 sense
  1. torticollis, wryneck - an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted
    --1 is a kind of abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition

Definitions from the Web

Torticollis

Noun (Medical)

Definition: Torticollis is a condition characterized by the involuntary contraction of neck muscles, causing the head to twist or turn to one side.

Example sentence: The doctor diagnosed the baby with torticollis after noticing that their head was constantly tilted to the right.

Noun (Popular)

Definition: In popular usage, torticollis refers to a stiff neck or neck pain that results from muscle strain or an awkward sleeping position.

Example sentence: I woke up with torticollis after sleeping in an uncomfortable position all night.

Noun (Local)

Definition: Locally, torticollis can refer to a traditional folk dance characterized by twisting and turning movements of the neck.

Example sentence: The community celebrated their cultural heritage by performing a vibrant torticollis dance during the festival.

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