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nuchal

adjective
nu·​chal | \ ˈnü-kəl How to pronounce nuchal (audio) , ˈnyü-\

Definition of nuchal

: of, relating to, or lying in the region of the nape

First Known Use of nuchal

1833, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for nuchal

Medieval Latin nucha nape, from Arabic nukhāʽ spinal marrow

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nuchal

adjective
nu·​chal | \ ˈn(y)ü-kəl How to pronounce nuchal (audio) \

Medical Definition of nuchal

: of, relating to, or lying in the region of the nape