On this page you'll find 2 example sentences with Torticollis. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as abnormality and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Torticollis in a sentence
Torticollis meaning
A medical condition in which the neck muscles contract, causing the neck to twist or jerk.
Synonyms of Torticollis
Using Torticollis
- The main meaning on this page is: A medical condition in which the neck muscles contract, causing the neck to twist or jerk.
- Useful related words include: wryneck, abnormality, abnormalcy, abnormal condition.
Context around Torticollis
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 0 start, 1 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 2 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Torticollis
- In this selection, "torticollis" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, twisting stand out and add context to how "torticollis" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include opisthotonos or torticollis is observed and signs of torticollis twisting of. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "torticollis" sits close to words such as aabb, aabria and aacha, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with torticollis
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Jana was rescued in Riverside park after exhibiting signs of torticollis (twisting of the neck), most likely caused by lead poisoning. (21 words)
In cattle, constant changing of position of the feet gives bluetongue the nickname The Dancing Disease. citation Torsion of the neck ( opisthotonos or torticollis ) is observed in severely affected animals. (30 words)
In cattle, constant changing of position of the feet gives bluetongue the nickname The Dancing Disease. citation Torsion of the neck ( opisthotonos or torticollis ) is observed in severely affected animals. (30 words)
Jana was rescued in Riverside park after exhibiting signs of torticollis (twisting of the neck), most likely caused by lead poisoning. (21 words)
Example sentences (2)
Jana was rescued in Riverside park after exhibiting signs of torticollis (twisting of the neck), most likely caused by lead poisoning.
In cattle, constant changing of position of the feet gives bluetongue the nickname The Dancing Disease. citation Torsion of the neck ( opisthotonos or torticollis ) is observed in severely affected animals.