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Meaning of "nuchal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NUCHAL

nuchal  [ˈnjuːkəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NUCHAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nuchal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES NUCHAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Neck

The neck is the part of the body, on many terrestrial or secondarily aquatic vertebrates, that distinguishes the head from the torso or trunk. The adjective signifying "of the neck" is cervical.

Definition of nuchal in the English dictionary

The definition of nuchal in the dictionary is of or relating to the back or nape of the neck.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NUCHAL


archducal
ˈɑːtʃˈdjuːkəl
cercal
ˈsɜːkəl
circle
ˈsɜːkəl
debacle
deɪˈbɑːkəl
ducal
ˈdjuːkəl
encircle
ɪnˈsɜːkəl
faecal
ˈfiːkəl
fecal
ˈfiːkəl
furcal
ˈfɜːkəl
Hexateuchal
ˈheksəˌtjuːkəl
hierarchal
ˌhaɪərˈɑːkəl
matriarchal
ˌmeɪtrɪˈɑːkəl
Merkel
ˈmɜːkəl
oviducal
ˌɒvɪˈdjuːkəl
patriarchal
ˌpeɪtrɪˈɑːkəl
Pentateuchal
ˈpɛntətjuːkəl
snorkel
ˈsnɔːkəl
sparkle
ˈspɑːkəl
Trakl
ˈtrɑːkəl
treacle
ˈtriːkəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NUCHAL

nucellar
nucelli
nucellus
nucha
nuchae
nuciferous
nucivorous
nucleal
nuclear
nuclear bomb
nuclear capability
nuclear chemistry
nuclear deterrent
nuclear disarmament
nuclear energy
nuclear family
nuclear fission
nuclear fuel
nuclear fusion
nuclear industry

WORDS THAT END LIKE NUCHAL

chal
conchal
diarchal
epochal
exarchal
Funchal
hemistichal
heptarchal
monachal
monarchal
oligarchal
paschal
rhonchal
seneschal
squirearchal
stomachal
tetrastichal
trierarchal
trochal
Uttaranchal

Synonyms and antonyms of nuchal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «nuchal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NUCHAL

Find out the translation of nuchal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nuchal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nuchal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

颈部
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

nucal
570 millions of speakers

English

nuchal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ب Nuchal
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

затылочной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

nucal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

nuchae
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

nuque
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nuchae
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nacken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

項部の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

목덜미
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nuchae
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cái ót
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

nuchae
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नूची
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Nuchae
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

nucale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

karku
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

потиличної
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

nuchal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυχενική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

agterhoof
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

nack
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nuchal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nuchal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NUCHAL»

The term «nuchal» is normally little used and occupies the 111.873 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NUCHAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nuchal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NUCHAL»

Discover the use of nuchal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nuchal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Textbook of Perinatal Medicine, Second Edition
Figure 113.4 Increased nuchal thickness. normal and should not be considered as a risk factor for trisomy 2 1.7. Nuchal. fold. Nuchal thickness was the first sonographic marker associated with an increased risk of trisomy 21 in the fetus and is ...
Asim Kurjak, Frank A. Chervenak, 2006
2
Donald School Textbook of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and ...
Elevated first— trimester nuchal translucency increases the risk of congenital heart defects. AmJ Obstet Gynecol. 2005;192(5):135761. Moselhi M, Thilaganathan B. Nuchal translucency: a marker for the antenatal diagnosis of aortic coarctation ...
Asim Kurjak, Frank A Chervenak, 2011
3
The Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics
Steven Gersen, Martha B. Keagle. * DISThQCE Spina bifida Brain stem anomaly Communicating hydrocephalus Eventration of diaphragm. Fig. 12.3 Ultrasound image of increased nuchal fold (NF) measuring 6.1 mm in a secondtrimester fetus  ...
Steven Gersen, Martha B. Keagle, 2013
4
Antepartal and Intrapartal Fetal Monitoring: Third Edition
Fetal weight was greater when the placenta was centrally located in the uterus or on the left lateral side. Lower weights were found when the placenta was on the maternal right side (181). The nuchal notch is a small protrusion at the posterior ...
Michelle Murray PhD, RNC, 2006
5
The Head-neck Sensory Motor System
In apes large nuchal muscles help to hold up an anteriorly pendent head and the spinous processes are large. In man these processes are small, since the nuchal musculature is relatively slight, the human head being more nearly balanced ...
A. Berthoz, Werner Graf, Pierre Paul Vidal, 1992
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Detection of Fetal Abnormalities Based on Three Dimensional ...
Fetal nuchal translucency: ultrasound screening for chromosomal defects in first trimester of pregnancy. BMJ, 304(6831), 867–869. Nicolaides, K. H., Brizot, M. L., & Snijders, R. J. M. (1994). Fetal nuchal translucency—ultrasound screening for ...
Khin Wee Lai, Eko Supriyanto, 2012
7
Homo Erectus: Pleistocene Evidence from the Middle Awash, ...
This slight swelling is clearly visible in the sagittal cross section and runs from the nasal process to the nuchal crest (Figure 9.6). Similar weak swelling on the central part of frontoparietal surface is frequently seen in E. maximus. Therefore, the ...
W. Henry Gilbert, Berhane Asfaw, 2008
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Portable Signs and Symptoms
Nuchal rigidity Commonly an early sign of meningeal irritation, nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness that prevents flexion. To elicit this sign, attempt to passively flex the patient's neck and touch his chin to his chest. If nuchal rigidity is present, ...
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007
9
THE EVOLUTION OF THE HUMAN HEAD
One very different ligament, the nuchal ligament (see Figure 9.2c), is of special interest. This ligament is really a tendonlike structure that evolved independently in humans and other mammals that are well adapted for running, such as dogs ...
Daniel Lieberman, 2011
10
The Light and Smith Manual: Intertidal Invertebrates from ...
lang's vesicle a receptacle for sperm storage at upper end of the vagina. marginal eyes eyespots in a band along the whole or anterior part of body margin. marginal tentacles tentacles on anterior margin. nuchal tentacles tentacles located ...
Sol Felty Light, James T. Carlton, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NUCHAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nuchal is used in the context of the following news items.
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Feature: The People in Your Neighborhood
[If] a baby has a nuchal cord—a cord around their neck—baby will put up a hand to protect it [the neck]. Or they have a knot in the cord, and they ... «Weekly Alibi, Jul 15»
2
Where Hope and Grief Can Co-Exist
Week Thirteen: We have another ultrasound to check for chromosomal anomalies, the nuchal fold test. It takes a while as we have to poke and ... «Autostraddle, Jul 15»
3
Endurance-lit: long-running stories
For instance, unlike non-running mammals, but like horses and dogs, human beings can hold our heads still because of the nuchal ligament at ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
4
Swiss Health Insurance to Cover NIPT if First Trimester Screening …
OKP will pay for NIPT if standard first trimester screening — a combination of biochemical blood tests and nuchal translucency analysis ... «GenomeWeb, Jul 15»
5
Face it, anti-abortion advocates: Pro-choice is pro-life
As she neared the 14 week mark, she requested a nuchal translucency screening to look for possible fetal anomalies and was told, “You're not ... «Salon, Jul 15»
6
A complete guide to prenatal tests
Nuchal translucency scan: Ideally, done during the 12th week of the pregnancy this helps to determine the fetal health and pick up signs if the ... «TheHealthSite, Jul 15»
7
E-CUBE 15 EX from ALPINION Enhances User Experience and …
The E-CUBE 15 EX also incorporates Auto NT, which automatically measures nuchal translucency thickness. This feature is not only quick, ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
8
A New Oviraptorid Dinosaur (Dinosauria: Oviraptorosauria) from the …
The posterior dorsal margin of the skull is not distinct, and the transverse nuchal crest is not pronounced. Unlike Citipati, the occipital edge of ... «Nature.com, Jul 15»
9
The Abortion That Let Me Be a Mother
If the nuchal translucency result is more than 2 millimeters, there is a high risk of health problems with the fetus. The nuchal translucency in my ... «BuzzFeed News, Jul 15»
10
The importance of pre-screening
At this point, nuchal translucency screening can be done to determine whether your baby is at risk for Down's Syndrome. An amniothentisis ... «Jamaica Observer, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Nuchal [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/nuchal>. Apr 2024 ».
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