Category: N

Abnormal condition, marked by edema, the presence of large amounts of protein in the urine, and lower than normal levels of albumin in the blood. Often accompanied by nausea, weakness, and loss of appetite, it is usually associated with disease of the glomerulus (glomerulonephritis) or occurs as a complication of many systemic diseases (e.g., multiple…

Death of cells of the kidney arterioles associated with hypertension; symptoms include, in addition to high blood pressure, headache, blurred vision, and often an enlarged heart; if hypertension cannot be controlled, it can lead to kidney failure and heart failure; also called nephrosclerosis.  

Death of a live- born infant within the first 28 days of life. The passing away of an infant born alive within the initial four weeks of life is termed neonatal death. This type of death is categorized as either early or late: early neonatal deaths transpire during the first week of life, while late…

Unusual reaction to acupuncture consisting of nausea and dizziness; relieved by removing the needles.  

Severe inflammation and infection, usually by bacteria, of the tissue surrounding the hip or back muscles; is usually severe and may be fatal. Treatment involves prompt recognition, antibiotics, and, often, surgery. A rare, severe infection caused by organisms including certain streptococcus organisms that attack and rapidly destroy skin and muscle tissue. Immediate antibiotic treatment is…

Acute inflammatory condition of the intestine, occurring in premature or low-birth-weight infants; believed due to a defect or immaturity of natural defenses, microorganisms normally present in the gastrointestinal tract producing infection. Symptoms include abdominal distension, decreased bowel sounds, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, lethargy, poor feeding, and often low body temperature. Necrosis of intestinal tissue due to…

Acute inflammation of the small and large intestine caused by infection with the bacterium Clostridium perfringens; it is characterized by bloody diarrhea, severe abdominal pain, and vomiting.  

Disintegration of dead tissue.  

A skin disease, occurring most often in people with diabetes mellitus, especially women, in which there is degeneration of skin structure and the development of thin, shiny patches on the skin, especially in the mid and lower shins. A dermatological condition, often linked to diabetes mellitus, characterized by the emergence of red patches featuring yellow…

Tube inserted into the trachea through the nose and pharynx; it is used to deliver oxygen and respiratory therapy. A rubber tube, also known as a catheter, that is placed into the trachea through the nose or mouth.