NUCHAL


Meaning of NUCHAL in English

[ 'nju:k(ə)l ]

■ adjective Anatomy relating to the nape of the neck.

Origin

C19: from obs. nucha 'nape' (from med. L. nucha 'medulla oblongata') + -al .

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