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Nematode
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NematodeA roundworm that may infest the digestive tract of humans.
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Neologism
In psychiatry, a new word or condensed combination of several words coined by a person to express a highly complex idea not readily understood by others; seen in schizophrenia and organic mental disorders.
Neurotic disorder
A mental disorder in which the predominant disturbance is a distressing symptom or group of symptoms that one considers unacceptable and alien to one's personality. There is no marked loss of reality testing ; behavior does not actively violate gross social norms, although it may be quite disabling. The disturbance is relatively enduring or recurrent without treatment and is not limited to a mild transitory reaction to stress. There is no demonstrable organic etiology.
Nihilistic delusion
The delusion of nonexistence of the self or part of the self, or of some object in external reality.
Narcissistic
"Self-centered, being ""in love"" with oneself."
Nebulizer
A device that produces a very fine vapor to be inhaled.
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Nephritis
Inflammation of a kidney.
Nephrosis
A disease of the kidney that causes malfunction but no inflammation. Also called nephrotic syndrome.
Neurofibromatosis
An inherited disorder that causes dark spots on the skin and tumors of the skin, peripheral, optic and acoustic nerves.
Neurology
The branch of medicine that pertains to the nervous system.
Neuroma
A benign but sometimes painful tumor growing on a nerve.
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Neologism
In psychiatry, a new word or condensed combination of several words coined by a person to express a highly complex idea not readily understood by others; seen in schizophrenia and organic mental disorders.
Neurotic disorder
A mental disorder in which the predominant disturbance is a distressing symptom or group of symptoms that one considers unacceptable and alien to one's personality. There is no marked loss of reality testing ; behavior does not actively violate gross social norms, although it may be quite disabling. The disturbance is relatively enduring or recurrent without treatment and is not limited to a mild transitory reaction to stress. There is no demonstrable organic etiology.
Nihilistic delusion
The delusion of nonexistence of the self or part of the self, or of some object in external reality.
Narcissistic
"Self-centered, being ""in love"" with oneself."
Nebulizer
A device that produces a very fine vapor to be inhaled.
Nematode
Nephritis
Inflammation of a kidney.
Nephrosis
A disease of the kidney that causes malfunction but no inflammation. Also called nephrotic syndrome.
Neurofibromatosis
An inherited disorder that causes dark spots on the skin and tumors of the skin, peripheral, optic and acoustic nerves.
Neurology
The branch of medicine that pertains to the nervous system.
Neuroma
A benign but sometimes painful tumor growing on a nerve.
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