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Definition of Nuchal
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Nuchal: Referring to the back of the neck (nape). For example, nuchal rigidity is a stiff neck, sometimes a symptom of meningitis.
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