"tech neck" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tech necks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} tech neck (countable and uncountable, plural tech necks)
  1. (informal) Neck pain, stiffness, and discomfort resulting from poor posture while using electronic devices (e.g. smartphones, tablets, and computers). Tags: countable, informal, uncountable

Inflected forms

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