cervical collar

collar

 [kol´er]

a type of orthosis worn around the neck for support and stabilization. See also cervical orthosis.

cervical collar cervical orthosis.

Chandler collar a neck brace made of soft felt.

four poster collar a rigid brace with four upright rods to support the neck and reduce motion; it has chin and occipital supports.

Philadelphia collar a rigid, adjustable neck brace.

Philadelphia collar. From Dorland's, 2000.

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An encircling erythematous rash affecting the 2nd and 3rd cervical nerve roots of the trigeminal nerve in reactivated varicella-zoster

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cer·vi·cal col·lar

(sĕr'vi-kăl kol'ăr)

Splinting device used to stabilize the neck.

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cer·vi·cal col·lar

(sĕr'vi-kăl kol'ăr)

Splinting device used to stabilize the neck.

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