Webster's New World Medical Dictionary

tornado supplies kit
See 
disaster supplies.
torsion dystonia
See 
dystonia, torsion.
torsion fracture
See 
fracture, torsion.
torticollis
The most common of the focal dysto-
nias, a state of excessive or inadequate muscle tone
in the muscles in the neck that control the position
of the head. Torticollis can cause the head to twist
and turn to one side. The head may also be pulled
forward or backward. Torticollis can occur at any
age, although most individuals first experience
symptoms in middle age. It often begins slowly, and
it usually reaches a plateau. Also known as spas-
modic torticollis.
torticollis, congenital
A deformity of the neck
that is present at birth. Congenital torticollis is due
to shortening of the neck muscles. Congenital torti-
collis tilts the head to the side on which the neck
muscles are shortened, so that the chin points to the
other side. The shortened neck muscles are princi-
pally supplied by the spinal accessory nerve. Also
known as wryneck.
torticollis, spasmodic
See 
torticollis.
torus fracture
See 
fracture, torus.
total hysterectomy
See 
hysterectomy, total.
total parenteral nutrition
Intravenous feeding
that provides patients with all the fluid and the
essential nutrients they need when they are unable
to feed themselves by mouth. Abbreviated TPN.
Tourette’s syndrome
A genetic disorder that is
characterized by the presence of chronic vocal and
tooth, cracked, syndrome
426
21_189283 ch20.qxp 4/18/08 10:19 PM Page 426
http://www.rashidislamiccenter.com
http://www.allofislam.com/

---

motor tics. The tics usually become evident between
the ages of 6 and 18. The tics may be minor or debil-
itating. They may also vary in type and frequency over
time. Diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome is made via
observation. Although the symptoms can persist for
life, most people with the condition notice improve-
ment during the late teen years that continues into
adulthood. Medical treatment is not always necessary
unless symptoms are severe or debilitating. A variety
of medications have been used to treat Tourette’s syn-
drome, and psychotherapy is sometimes helpful. Also
known as Gilles de la Tourette’s syndrome. See also
tic; tic disorder.