Looking for the meaning of the word TORTICOLLIS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TORTICOLLIS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Torticollis
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: modern Latin, from Latin tortus ‘crooked, twisted’ + collum ‘neck’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌtɔːtɪˈkɒlɪs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a condition in which the head becomes persistently turned to one side, often associated with painful muscle spasms.
Short Definition:condition in which head becomes persistently turned to one side
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