Category: N
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Narcoleptic
Causing narcolepsy. Having narcolepsy. Substance that produces an uncontrollable desire to sleep.
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Narcoanalysis
The use of narcotics to induce a comatose state in someone about to undergo psychoanalysis which may be emotionally disturbing. Psychoanalysis conducted while the patient is under the influence of drugs and narcotics forms the foundation of what is commonly referred to as “truth-enhancing substances.” Essentially, this process involves the use of drugs to diminish…
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Naproxen
A drug which reduces inflammation and pain, used in the treatment of arthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent used in the treatment of arthritis, musculoskeletal inflammation, and moderate pain. Adverse effects include headache, dizziness, gastrointestinal disturbances, and skin eruptions; the drug interacts with many others. An analgesic drug that also reduces inflammation and fever. It is used…
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Nappy rash
Sore red skin on a baby’s buttocks and groin, caused by long contact with ammonia in a wet nappy. A common form of irritant contact dermatitis in the nappy area in babies. Wetting of the skin by urine, abrasion, and chemical changes due to faecal contamination all play a part. Good hygiene and use of…
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Nappy
A cloth used to wrap round a baby’s bottom and groin, to keep clothing clean and dry.
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Napkin
A soft cloth, used for wiping or absorbing.
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Nape
The back of the neck. Back part of the neck; the hair below the occipital bone.
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Nanosecond
A unit of measurement of time equal to one thousand millionth of a second.
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Nanomole
A unit of measurement of the amount of a substance equal to one thousand millionth of a mole.
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Nanometre
A unit of measurement of length equal to one thousand millionth of a metre.