An unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. A medical condition in which the neck muscles contract causing the neck to twist or jerk

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. an unnatural condition in which the head leans to one side because the neck muscles on that side are contracted [syn: wryneck ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Torticollis \Tor`ti*col"lis\, n. [F. toricolis; L. torquere, tortum, to twist + collum the neck.] (Med.) See Wryneck .

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Torticollis, also known as wry neck or loxia , is a dystonic condition defined by an abnormal, asymmetrical head or neck position, which may be due to a variety of causes. The term torticollis is derived from the Latin words tortus for twisted and collum ...

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
wryneck, 1811, Modern Latin, from Latin tortus "crooked, twisted," from torquere "to twist" (see torque (n.)) + collum "neck" (see collar (n.)).