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neuritis
Inflammation of a nerve.
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neuralgia
Pain along the course of a nerve.
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nerve
A cord-like structure made up of special tissue for carrying electrical impulses from one part of the body to…
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nephrosis
A disease of the kidney that causes malfunction but no inflammation. Also called nephrotic syndrome.
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nephropathy
Disease of the kidneys. Swelling or breakdown of the kidney.
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nephritis
Inflammation of a kidney.
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nephrectomy
Surgical removal of a kidney.
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neoplasm
A new growth, tumor.
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nematode
A roundworm that may infest the digestive tract of humans.
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necrosis
Death of a cell or tissue.
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nebulizer
A device that produces a very fine vapor to be inhaled.
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nausea
A feeling of sickness in the stomach, sometimes followed by the urge to vomit.
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narcolepsy
Frequent and uncontrolled desire for sleep.
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narcissistic
Self-centered, being “in love” with oneself.
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myringotomy
An incision in the eardrum to relieve pressure or release fluid.
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myositis
Inflammation of a muscle.
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myopia
Nearsightedness.
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myoma
A tumor of muscle cells.
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myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle.
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myelin
The fat-like substance that insulates certain nerve fibers.
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myasthenia gravis
A chronic disease characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue.
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