nucha
9.9
The back part of the neck at its base
- noun
- /ˈnuːkə/
- Specialized
:
nuca
- Pain in the nucha can be a symptom of meningitis.
Examples
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The collar is designed to support the nucha after neck surgery.
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During the examination, the doctor gently touched the nucha to check for swelling.
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The nucha can be quite sensitive.
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The doctor examined the patient's nucha for any signs of injury.
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The doctor examined the patient's nucha for any signs of injury.
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During the examination, the doctor gently touched the nucha to check for swelling.
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Pain in the nucha can be a symptom of meningitis.
Synonyms
nape
vsnucha
9
4.2
The back part of the neck behind the head
appears mainly in anatomical or medical contexts rather than everyday speech
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word nucha names the back part of the neck and comes from an older word for the 'nape' of the neck, the same idea behind the medical word nuchal. So, thinking of the 'nape' helps you remember that nucha means the back area of the neck.