Nuchal

Origin

From Medieval Latin, from Arabic نخاع (nuḫāʕ, "spinal cord").

Full definition of nuchal

Noun

1. The back of the neck

Synonyms

• nape
• nucha

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the back or nape of the neck.The patient showed no nuchal rigidity on examination.

Derived terms

• nuchal scan

Anagrams

• launch