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Definition of Nuchal

1. 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.

Definition of Nuchal

1. an anatomical part lying in the region of the nape [n -S]

Medical Definition of Nuchal

1. 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. Origin: Cf. F. Nucal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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