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  • National better business bureau

    Provides the public with information relative to business and industry practices—some of which may involve fraudulent practices.  

  • National association for the protection of the insane and prevention of insanity

    Founded in 1872. For the first time, the word “prevention” was used in the title of a professional association. The was in existence until 1888.  

  • National assessment

    A comprehensive, nationwide analysis of educational objectives and their achievement in 10 learning areas.    

  • National advisory council for drug abuse prevention

    Created in 1972 through authorization granted to the director of the Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention.  

  • National academy of sciences, national research council

    A scientific group founded over a century ago to serve science and the U.S. government. The composed of distinguished scholars in scientific and engineering research dedicated to the furtherance of science and its use for the general welfare. The was chartered by the U.S. Congress on March 3, 1863, to serve as an official advisor…

  • Mastic movements

    A response to external stimuli in which the reaction to it is independent of the direction from which it comes.  

  • Nasopharyngeal

    Pertaining to the pharynx at the back of the nose. Referring to the nasopharynx. This pertains to the passageway that links the nasal cavity located behind the nose to the upper part of the throat situated behind the soft palate. Related to the nose and throat, or specifically, the nasopharynx.  

  • Nasolacrimal duct

    The passage leading downward from the lacrimal sac on each side of the inferior meatus of the nose through which tears are conducted into the nasal cavity. A duct which drains tears from the lacrimal sac into the nose. Duct that carries tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity. A tube that carries…

  • Nasal cannula

    An apparatus for providing supplemental oxygen through a small tubular prong, which fits into the person’s nostrils. Tubing used to deliver oxygen at levels from 1 to 6 L/min. The nasal prongs of the cannula extend approx. 1 cm into each naris and are connected to a common tube, which is then connected to the…

  • Nasal bone

    Either of the two small oblong bones that together form the bridge of the nose. One of two small bones which form the bridge at the top of the nose. Either of a pair of narrow oblong bones that together form the bridge and root of the nose. Either of the two small bones forming…

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