Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whiplash
noun
/ˈwɪp.læʃ/
Definition
A neck injury due to a sudden jerking motion, often caused by vehicle accidents.
Examples
- After the car accident, she was diagnosed with whiplash and advised to rest.
- The sudden stop caused him to suffer from whiplash.
- Physical therapy helped her recover from her whiplash injury.
Meaning
Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly pushed forward and then backward, straining the neck muscles and ligaments.
Synonyms
- Neck strain
- Cervical strain
- Neck injury
