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Numbness
A loss of feeling. Partial or total lack of sensation in a part of the body, often accompanied by tingling. Minor nerve damage or more serious nerve injury or dysfunction may cause it. Partial or total loss of sensation in part of the body that is caused by interference with the passage of impulses along…
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Numb
Referring to a part of the body which has no feeling. Unable to feel emotion.
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Nucleus pulposus
A soft central part of an intervertebral disc which disappears in old age. Center of the intervertebral disc. The center cushioning gelatinous mass lying within an intervertebral disk; the remnant of the notochord. Located at the center of each vertebral disk, there exists an elastic and spongy mass commonly known as the nucleus pulposus. The…
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Nourishment
The act of supplying nutrients to a person. Food and the nutrients in it, e.g. proteins, fats or vitamins.
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Nourish
To give food or nutrients to a person. To supply foods and nutrients to maintain life.
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Notify
To inform a person or authority officially.
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Notifiable disease
A serious infectious disease which, in the UK, has to be reported by a doctor to the Department of Health so that steps can be taken to stop it spreading. A disease that must be reported to the health authorities in order that speedy control and preventive action may be undertaken if necessary. In the…
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Noticeboard
A flat piece of wood, or board fixed on a wall, on which notices can be pinned.
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Noticeable
Able to be noticed.
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Notice
A piece of writing giving information, usually put in a place where everyone can see it. A warning. Attention.
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