whiplash

Meanings

• noun

  An injury to the neck caused by a sudden force, typically a road traffic accident.

  - "After the car accident, she complained of whiplash."
  - "Whiplash injuries can cause long-term pain and disability."

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Synonyms

whiplash injury , whiplash-associated disorder

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Variants

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whiplash , whiplashes

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Etymology

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From the rapid back-and-forth motion of the neck, resembling the cracking of a whip.

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Trivia

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1. Whiplash injuries can also occur during sports activities, such as contact sports or horseback riding.

2. The severity of whiplash injuries can vary greatly, from mild to severe and even life-threatening.

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Related Concepts

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1. Whiplash injury: A soft tissue injury to the neck caused by a sudden force, typically from a car accident.

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Culture

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Whiplash is a common injury in rear-end car accidents and is often associated with 'whiplash claims' and insurance fraud.

How to Memorize "whiplash"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a car accident causing a sudden jerk of the head, leading to a whiplash injury.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'whiplash' with car accidents and neck injuries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'whiplash' as 'Whi' from 'whiplash' and 'plash' from 'car splash'.

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