noun
nuchal
Nuchal (noun) means the back of the neck.
noun
1
The back of the neck.
2
Ellipsis of nuchal translucency scan.
3
A neck scale, especially of a lizard.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin nuchālis, from nucha + -ālis, from Arabic نُخَاع (nuḵāʕ, “spinal cord”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of nuchal?
"nuchal" (noun) means the back of the neck.
What are the different meanings of nuchal?
"nuchal" has 3 main meanings: 1. The back of the neck; 2. Ellipsis of nuchal translucency scan; 3. A neck scale, especially of a lizard.