nuchal

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Derived terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Mediaeval Latin, from Arabic نخاع (nuḫāʕ), “‘spinal cord’”).

[edit] Noun

nuchal (plural nuchals)

1. The back of the neck

[edit] Synonyms

• nucha

[edit] Adjective

nuchal (not comparable)

1. Of or pertaining to the back or nape of the neck.

   The patient showed no nuchal rigidity on examination.

[edit] Derived terms

• nuchal scan