Sign or Symptom
neck stiffness
neck stiff·ness
Definitions related to neck stiffness:
  • (stiff neck) A sensation of tightness in the neck when attempting to move it, especially after a period of inactivity. Neck stiffness often involves soreness and difficulty moving the neck, especially when trying to turn the head to the side.
    Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)
    The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2025
  • Limited mobility of the neck, usually accompanied by pain.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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