nuchal scan

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nuchal scan (plural nuchal scans)

  1. (obstetrics) An ultrasound performed to help determine the chances that the foetus may develop chromosomal conditions such as Down syndrome.
    Synonyms: nuchal translucency scan, NT scan

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