limberneck

noun

lim·ber·neck | \ ˈlim-bər-ˌnek

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Medical Definition of limberneck

: a botulism of birds (especially poultry) characterized by paralysis of the neck muscles and pharynx that interferes with swallowing and with raising or controlling the head

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