Torticollis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012129",
  "term": "Torticollis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A condition characterized by a twisted neck, resulting in an abnormal head position where the chin is tilted to one side and the head to the other. This muscular disorder can be congenital or acquired due to muscle spasm, trauma, or neurological conditions. Treatment approaches range from physical therapy to medication or surgery, depending on the underlying cause.",
  "synonyms": [
    "wry neck"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "spasm"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 912 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/torticollis/"
}