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torticollis [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- torticollis
1, record 1, English, torticollis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wryneck 2, record 1, English, wryneck
correct
- wry neck 3, record 1, English, wry%20neck
correct
- wry-neck 4, record 1, English, wry%2Dneck
correct
- caput distortum 5, record 1, English, caput%20distortum
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contraction, often spasmodic, of the muscles of the neck, chiefly those supplied by the spinal accessory nerve; the head is drawn to one side and usually rotated so that the chin points to the other side. 6, record 1, English, - torticollis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "torticollis" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 7, record 1, English, - torticollis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- torticolis
1, record 1, French, torticolis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- caput distortum 2, record 1, French, caput%20distortum
Latin
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Torsion du cou due à la contraction de l'un des muscles sterno-cléïdo-mastoïdiens, entraînant une inclinaison latérale de la tête. 3, record 1, French, - torticolis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est le [...] torticolis musculaire permanent, dû à la rétraction du sterno-mastoïdien, que l'on désigne communément sous le nom de torticolis. 4, record 1, French, - torticolis
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Torticolis cutané, osseux, articulaire, oculaire, musculaire. 5, record 1, French, - torticolis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Músculos y tendones
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- tortícolis
1, record 1, Spanish, tort%C3%ADcolis
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- torticolis 2, record 1, Spanish, torticolis
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acortamiento o espasmo crónico de los músculos del cuello, lo que causa su giro o desviación involuntaria. 3, record 1, Spanish, - tort%C3%ADcolis
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- torticollis
1, record 2, English, torticollis
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A twisted neck producing an abnormal position of the head. 2, record 2, English, - torticollis
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- torticolis
1, record 2, French, torticolis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Douleur due à une inflammation localisée des muscles cervicaux qui provoque une torsion du cou. 2, record 2, French, - torticolis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicina veterinaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- tortícolis
1, record 2, Spanish, tort%C3%ADcolis
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- torticolis 2, record 2, Spanish, torticolis
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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