whiplash

Definition of "whiplash"
  1. A neck or back injury resulting from sudden violent movement of the head and/or upper back, often seen in automobile accidents
How to use "whiplash" in a sentence
  1. His neck injury from the fender bender was diagnosed as whiplash.
  2. She wore a neck brace after suffering from whiplash due to a car crash.
  3. Personal injury claims often have whiplash as a common complaint after a car accident.

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