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Meaning of nuchal
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nuchal (a.)
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the back, or nape, of the neck; -- applied especially to the anterior median plate in the carapace of turtles.
nuchal Sentence Examples
- The nuchal ligament is a strong fibrous band that extends along the spine from the skull to the tailbone.
- Nuchal pain is a common symptom of whiplash and other neck injuries.
- Nuchal swelling can be a sign of a cyst or other abnormality in the neck.
- Nuchal rigidity occurs when the neck muscles are involuntarily tense and difficult to move.
- A nuchal cord is a congenital anomaly in which the fetus has an extra loop of umbilical cord around its neck.
- Nuchal translucency testing is a prenatal screening test that measures the thickness of the fluid behind the fetus's neck.
- The nuchal crest is a bony ridge on the back of the skull that serves as an attachment point for muscles.
- Nuchal lines are creases or folds in the skin on the back of the neck that can indicate age or sun damage.
- Nuchal hair is a term for hair that grows on the back of the neck, typically in a whorled or circular pattern.
- Nuchal ultrasonography is a medical imaging technique used to examine the structures of the neck, including the thyroid gland and lymph nodes.
FAQs About the word nuchal
Of, pertaining to, or in the region of, the back, or nape, of the neck; -- applied especially to the anterior median plate in the carapace of turtles.
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The nuchal ligament is a strong fibrous band that extends along the spine from the skull to the tailbone.
Nuchal pain is a common symptom of whiplash and other neck injuries.
Nuchal swelling can be a sign of a cyst or other abnormality in the neck.
Nuchal rigidity occurs when the neck muscles are involuntarily tense and difficult to move.
