OBO ID: DOID:0050840
Term Name: cervical dystonia Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • spasmodic torticollis
Definition: A focal dystonia that is characterized by simultaneous contraction of the agonist and antagonist muscles that control the position of the head contracting during dystonic movement which causes the neck to involuntarily turn to the left, right, upwards, and/or downwards. (2)
References:
  • GARD:10668
Ontology: Human Disease   ( DOID:0050840 )
Relationships
is a type of:
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ZEBRAFISH MODELS No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available

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