noun
nuchal
Nuchal (noun) means the back part of the neck.
noun
1
The back part of the neck.
2
A short way of saying nuchal translucency scan.
3
A scale on the neck, especially of a lizard.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin nuchālis, formed from nucha and -ālis, ultimately from Arabic نُخَاع (nuḵāʕ, “spinal cord”).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of nuchal?
"nuchal" (noun) means the back part of the neck.
What is another word for nuchal?
Other words for "nuchal" include nucha, nape.
What are the different meanings of nuchal?
"nuchal" has 3 main meanings: 1. The back part of the neck; 2. A short way of saying nuchal translucency scan; 3. A scale on the neck, especially of a lizard.
