Category: N
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Neurocanal
The canal of the spinal cord.
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Neuroarthritism
Tendency toward nervous and gouty disorders.
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Neuroanatomy
The structure of the nervous system. The scientific study of the structure of the nervous system. Study of the structure, both gross and microscopic, of the nervous system. The study of the structure of the nervous system, from the gross anatomy of the brain down to the microscopic details of neurons.
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Nephrozymase
An enzyme in the urine.
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Nephrotresis
Formation of an opening into kidney through the loin.
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Nephrotoxin
A kidney poison. A toxic substance that damages kidney tissues. Commonly encountered nephrotoxins include aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin, or amikacin), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (e.g., indomethacin), lead (e.g., in “moonshine” whiskey and some paints), and some ionic radiocontrast agents.
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Nephrotic
Degenerative changes in kidney without inflammation. To or caused by nephrosis.
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Nephrospasis
Movable kidneys due to weakened supports.
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Nephrophthisis
Tuberculosis of the kidney with caseous degeneration.
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Nephropathic
Disease of the kidney.