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torticollis
CIDE DICTIONARY
torticollis, n. [F. toricolis; L. torquere, tortum, to twist + collum the neck.].
See Wryneck. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
torticollis, n. Med. a rheumatic etc. disease of the muscles of the neck, causing twisting and stiffness.
Etymology
mod.L f. L tortus crooked + collum neck
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torticollis
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