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nuchal

Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːk(ə)l/

Definition of nuchal

adjective

Anatomy
  • relating to the nape of the neck.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from obsolete nucha 'nape' (from medieval Latin nucha 'medulla oblongata', from Arabic nuḵa‘ 'spinal marrow') + -al

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