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   Whip·lash

   /ˈ(h)wipˌlaSH/

   

   noun

   • 1. the flexible part of a whip or something resembling it.
   • ▪ the lashing action of a whip: "he cringed before the icy whiplash of Curtis's tongue"
   • 2. injury caused by a severe jerk to the head, typically in a motor-vehicle accident: "suffering from whiplash, he spent weeks with his neck in a collar"

   verb

   • 1. jerk or jolt (someone or something) suddenly, typically so as to cause injury: "the force of impact had whiplashed the man's head"
   • ▪ move suddenly and forcefully, like a whip being cracked: "he rammed the yacht, sending its necklace of lights whiplashing from the bridge"

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › whiplashWhiplash - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 17, 2024 · Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. Whiplash is commonly caused by rear-end car crashes. But whiplash also can result from sports accidents, physical abuse and other types of traumas, such as a fall.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › whiplashWhiplash Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. : the lash of a whip. 2. : something resembling a blow from a whip. the whiplash of fear R. S. Banay. 3. : injury resulting from a sudden sharp whipping movement of the neck and head (as of a person in a vehicle that is struck from the rear by another vehicle)

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesWhiplash (Neck Strain): What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Whiplash is a condition that happens when sudden movement changes force your neck (cervical spine) and upper spine to move in ways that cause injury. This causes a form of neck sprain. Whiplash refers to a single concept but can have a wide range of effects.

5. www.healthline.com › health › whiplashWhiplash Injury: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and More

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   Jun 22, 2023 · Whiplash occurs when a person’s head moves backward and then forward suddenly with great force. This injury is most common following a rear-end auto collision. It can also result from...

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWHIPLASH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   WHIPLASH definition: 1. a neck injury caused by a sudden forward movement of the upper body, especially in a car…. Learn more.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › whiplashWhiplash - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Feb 17, 2024 · The goals of whiplash treatment are to: Control pain. Restore range of motion in your neck. Get you back to your regular activities. Your treatment plan will depend on the extent of your whiplash injury. Some people need only medicines available without a prescription and at-home care.

8. www.everydayhealth.com › whiplashWhat Is Whiplash? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and ...

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   Feb 10, 2023 · Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when an incident — such as a motor vehicle collision — causes your head to forcibly move forward and back, or vice versa, similar to the cracking...