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- NNFF
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"NNFF" is more commonly referred to as "National Neurofibromatosis Foundation" in the medical community.
National Neurofibromatosis Foundation
A national non-profit organization that serves neurofibromatosis patients. Neurofibromatosis causes tumors along the nerve pathways and leads to developmental abnormalities.
- + Nocardia Infection
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- Nocardia Infection
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Also Known As: "Systemic Nocardiosis, Pulmonary Nocardiosis"
Infectious disease caused by the Nocardia asteroides bacteria or other species that affects either the lungs (pulmonary) or the whole body (systemic nocardiosis). Infection may occur through inhalation or exposure to contaminated soil.
More Information on Nocardia Infection: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + Nocardiosis
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- Nocardiosis
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Also Known As: "Systemic Nocardiosis, Nocardia Infection, Pulmonary Nocardiosis"
Infectious disease caused by the Nocardia asteroides bacteria or other species that affects either the lungs (pulmonary) or the whole body (systemic nocardiosis). Infection may occur through inhalation or exposure to contaminated soil.
More Information on Nocardiosis: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + Nociceptor
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- Nociceptor
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A nerve fiber that senses stress or damage, and causes the sensation of pain.
More Information on Nociceptor: Brain & Nerve Basics
- + Noctural Enuresis
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- Noctural Enuresis
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"Noctural Enuresis" is more commonly referred to as "Bedwetting" in the medical community.
Bedwetting
Also Known As: "Primary Enuresis, Enuresis Nocturna, Enuresis, Sleep Wetting, Sleep Enuresis"
Involuntary urination during sleep. It is normal in infancy but can become a problem in children who have been toilet trained.
More Information on Bedwetting: Growth & Development
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- Nocturnal Asthma
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Asthma symptoms that manifest themselves primarily at night. Triggers may include allergens, sleep apnea, sinusitis, post-nasal drip and other causes.
More Information on Nocturnal Asthma: Asthma Basics
- + Nocturnal Hypoglycemia
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- Nocturnal Hypoglycemia
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Also Known As: "Nighttime Hypoglycemia, Overnight Hypoglycemia"
Low blood sugar (glucose) levels that occurs in the overnight hours when a patient is asleep. It may lead to symptoms such as insomnia, night sweats, restlessness or nightmares.
More Information on Nocturnal Hypoglycemia: Glucose
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- Nocturnal Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis
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"Nocturnal Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis" is more commonly referred to as "Peritoneal Dialysis" in the medical community.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Also Known As: "Continuous Cyclic Peritoneal Dialysis, IPD, PD, CCPD, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis, Intermittent Peritoneal Dialysis"
A type of dialysis in which waste products are removed from the abdomen through a tube. There are three forms: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), continuous cyclic peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) and intermittent peritoneal dialysis (IPD).
More Information on Peritoneal Dialysis: Kidney (Renal)
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- Nodal Status
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Also Known As: "Lymph Node Status"
A status that indicates whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes. Node-positive indicates a spread while node-negative indicates that the cancer has not spread.
More Information on Nodal Status: Cancer Basics
- + Nodule
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- Nodule
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A small mass of tissue or aggregation of cells that is usually benign and painless.
More Information on Nodule: Skin & Hair Basics
- + Non Epileptic Seizures
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- Non Epileptic Seizures
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Seizures not caused by electrical disruption in the brain. They are often difficult to distinguish from epileptic seizures, even by medical professionals.
More Information on Non Epileptic Seizures: Epilepsy & Seizure
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- Non HDL cholesterol
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Also Known As: "Non HDLs"
A category of cholesterol consisting of low density lipoproteins (LDL), very low density lipoproteins (VLDL), intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL) and triglycerides (Non HDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL). High levels increase heart disease risk.
More Information on Non HDL cholesterol: Cholesterol
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- Non HDLs
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A category of cholesterol consisting of low density lipoproteins (LDL), very low density lipoproteins (VLDL), intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL) and triglycerides (Non HDL = Total Cholesterol - HDL). High levels increase heart disease risk.
More Information on Non HDLs: Cholesterol
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- Non Heme Iron
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Iron in plants and animal foods that is not part of hemoglobin or myoglobin.
More Information on Non Heme Iron: Minerals
- + Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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- Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma
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Also Known As: "NHL"
A group that includes any form of lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system) that does not behave in the predictable patterns associated with Hodgkin's disease. It is the sixth most common form of cancer in the United States.
More Information on Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
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- Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma During Pregnancy
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A group of lymphomas (cancer of the lymph system) occurring during pregnancy. It includes any form of lymphoma that does not behave in the predictable patterns associated with Hodgkin's disease.
More Information on Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma During Pregnancy: Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non)
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- Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Children
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Also Known As: "Pediatric Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Juvenile Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma"
A group that includes any form of lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system) that does not behave in the predictable patterns associated with Hodgkin's disease. Only about 5 percent of non-Hodgkin's lymphomas occur in children.
More Information on Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma in Children: Pediatric Cancer
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- Non Intravenous Conscious Sedation
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Administration of sedative or analgesic agents by a route other than IV. Patients have depressed consciousness but maintain their airway, protective reflexes and ability to respond to stimulation or verbal commands.
More Information on Non Intravenous Conscious Sedation: Oral Medications
- + Non Myeloid Cancers
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- Non Myeloid Cancers
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All forms of cancer that are not myeloid leukemias, including lymphocytotic leukemias (acute or chronic), carcinomas, lymphomas, melanomas, sarcomas and multiple myelomas.
More Information on Non Myeloid Cancers: Cancer Basics
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- Non Penetrating Head Injury
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"Non Penetrating Head Injury" is more commonly referred to as "Closed Head Injury" in the medical community.
Closed Head Injury
Any injury in which there is trauma to the brain, but the skull remains intact. It is usually caused by the blunt force of an object striking the head. One common type is a concussion.
More Information on Closed Head Injury: Head & Spine Injury
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- Non Polio Enterovirus Infection
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"Non Polio Enterovirus Infection" is more commonly referred to as "Enterovirus Infection" in the medical community.
Enterovirus Infection
Also Known As: "Enterovirus"
Very common small viruses made of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein. They include polioviruses, coxsackieviruses, echoviruses and others. Infections often do not produce symptoms. When they do, it is usually similar to cold and flu symptoms.
More Information on Enterovirus Infection: Infectious Disease Basics
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- Non Shiga Toxin Producing E Coli
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"Non Shiga Toxin Producing E Coli" is more commonly referred to as "Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli" in the medical community.
Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli
A condition caused by infection with Escherichia coli of many serotypes. It is transmitted through food or water contaminated with human or animal feces, or person-to-person transmission. Symptoms include diarrhea, cramps and fever.
More Information on Diarrheagenic Escherichia Coli: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
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- Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Also Known As: "NSCLC, Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma"
A group of cancers that form in the tissues of the lung accounting for 80 percent of all lung cancer cases. One type, adenocarcinoma of the lung, accounts for half of all lung cancer cases in the United States.
More Information on Non Small Cell Lung Cancer: Lung & Chest Cancer
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- Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma
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Also Known As: "NSCLC"
A group of cancers that form in the tissues of the lung accounting for 80 percent of all lung cancer cases. One type, adenocarcinoma of the lung, accounts for half of all lung cancer cases in the United States.
More Information on Non Small Cell Lung Carcinoma: Lung & Chest Cancer
- + Non Synostotic Plagiocephaly
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- Non Synostotic Plagiocephaly
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"Non Synostotic Plagiocephaly" is more commonly referred to as "Positional Plagiocephaly" in the medical community.
Positional Plagiocephaly
Also Known As: "Flattened Head, Postnatal Positional Plagiocephaly, Flattened Head Syndrome, Deformational Plagiocephaly"
A deformed, typically flattened head shape in infants due to external force or pressure. It generally results from the infant remaining in one position, typically on its back, for too long.
More Information on Positional Plagiocephaly: Newborn Care
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- Non Vital Whitening
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"Non Vital Whitening" is more commonly referred to as "Internal Bleaching" in the medical community.
Internal Bleaching
Also Known As: "Walking Bleach"
Bleaching of a tooth that has undergone root canal treatment by placing a bleaching agent inside the root canal.
More Information on Internal Bleaching: Dental Bleaching & Appearance
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- Non-allergic Contact Dermatitis
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"Non-allergic Contact Dermatitis" is more commonly referred to as "Irritant Contact Dermatitis" in the medical community.
Irritant Contact Dermatitis
The most common form of contact dermatitis, accounting for more than 80 percent of reactions. Involves direct contact with an irritant, which may not be an allergen. Under certain conditions, almost any chemical can cause contact dermatitis.
More Information on Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Dermatitis, Eczema & Hives
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- Non-Q MI
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"Non-Q MI" is more commonly referred to as "Subendocardial MI" in the medical community.
Subendocardial MI
Also Known As: "Small MI"
A "mini" heart attack. It often results from the closure of a large artery that re-opened before permanent muscle damage could occur, or from the total closure of a smaller, less significant artery.
More Information on Subendocardial MI: Cholesterol
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- Non-surgical bypass
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"Non-surgical bypass" is more commonly referred to as "PICVA" in the medical community.
PICVA
Also Known As: "Percutaneous in situ coronary venous arterialization"
A non-surgical bypass operation that redirects blood flow around a blocked artery by diverting it to an adjacent vein. It is considered experimental.
More Information on PICVA: Bypass Surgery
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- Nonablative Skin Rejuvenation
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A skin treatment procedure that does not cause wounds and is aimed at giving the skin a healthier or younger appearance.
More Information on Nonablative Skin Rejuvenation: Skin & Aging
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- Nonadjustable Gastric Banding
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"Nonadjustable Gastric Banding" is more commonly referred to as "Gastric Banding" in the medical community.
Gastric Banding
Also Known As: "Stomach Banding, Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding, Gastric Banding Surgery, LAGB, Adjustable Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic Gastric Banding"
A surgical procedure where a band is placed around part of the stomach, resulting in a small pouch and main stomach with a small opening between the two. It may be used in the treatment of obesity.
More Information on Gastric Banding: Bariatric Surgery
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- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
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Also Known As: "NAFLD, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, NASH"
Inflammation and excessive fat buildup in the liver that is not associated with alcohol use.
More Information on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
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Also Known As: "NAFLD, NASH"
Inflammation and excessive fat buildup in the liver that is not associated with alcohol use.
More Information on Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: Liver, Pancreas & Biliary
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- Nonblistering Impetigo
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"Nonblistering Impetigo" is more commonly referred to as "Impetigo" in the medical community.
Impetigo
Also Known As: "Impetigo Skin Infection, Staphylococcal Impetigo, Impetigo Contagiosa, Bullous Impetigo, Localized Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Blistering Impetigo, Nonbullous Impetigo"
Common, contagious, superficial skin infection that is produced by bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus. More common in children, it can cause serious complications to the kidneys, joints, bones and lungs if left untreated.
More Information on Impetigo: Skin Related Infections
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- Nonbullous Impetigo
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"Nonbullous Impetigo" is more commonly referred to as "Impetigo" in the medical community.
Impetigo
Also Known As: "Impetigo Skin Infection, Staphylococcal Impetigo, Impetigo Contagiosa, Bullous Impetigo, Nonblistering Impetigo, Localized Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome, Blistering Impetigo"
Common, contagious, superficial skin infection that is produced by bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus. More common in children, it can cause serious complications to the kidneys, joints, bones and lungs if left untreated.
More Information on Impetigo: Skin Related Infections
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- Noncancerous
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"Noncancerous" is more commonly referred to as "Benign" in the medical community.
Benign
Also Known As: "Nonmalignant"
Any condition which, if untreated, will not become life-threatening. In terms of cancer, it usually is used to refer to a mass (tumor) that is not found to be cancerous or malignant.
More Information on Benign: Cancer Basics
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- Nonessential Amino Acids
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Alpha amino acids that are required for normal health and growth and that can be synthesized within the body or derived in the body from essential amino acids. They do not need to be supplied in the diet.
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- Nonessential Fatty Acids
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Fatty acids that the body can make. It is not necessary to consume them in a the diet.
More Information on Nonessential Fatty Acids: Fats & Oils
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- Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis
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Also Known As: "NEAT"
Energy expended for everything that is not sleeping, eating or sports-like exercise. It includes everything from the energy expended while fidgeting to the energy used while performing yard work.
More Information on Nonexercise Activity Thermogenesis: Exercise & Weight
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- Noninfectious Rhinosinusitis
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"Noninfectious Rhinosinusitis" is more commonly referred to as "Rhinosinusitis" in the medical community.
Rhinosinusitis
Also Known As: "Subacute Rhinosinusitis, Acute Rhinosinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Rhinosinusitis"
Inflammation of the paranasal sinuses that occurs with rhinitis. It often occurs in patients with non-seasonal allergies and in those with moderate to severe asthma, and may persist for a few weeks (acute) or much longer (chronic).
More Information on Rhinosinusitis: Nose & Throat
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- Noninfectious Rhinosinusitis
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"Noninfectious Rhinosinusitis" is more commonly referred to as "Sinusitis" in the medical community.
Sinusitis
Also Known As: "Irritant Sinusitis, Infectious Sinusitis, Acute Sinusitis, Sinus Infection, Chronic Sinusitis, Acute Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Rhinosinusitis, Rhinosinusitis, Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis, Subacute Rhinosinusitis, Chronic Rhinosinusitis"
Inflammation of the lining of the sinus cavities in the face. It can be caused by infection, irritants or allergies, and may be acute or chronic. Symptoms may include runny nose, headache, teeth sensitivity, nasal congestion and facial swelling.
More Information on Sinusitis: Nose & Throat
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- Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
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"Noninsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus" is more commonly referred to as "Type 2 Diabetes" in the medical community.
Type 2 Diabetes
Also Known As: "NIDDM, Adult Onset Diabetes, Maturity Onset Diabetes"
The most common form of diabetes. Patients manufacture insulin (sometimes more than necessary) but their bodies do not use it effectively. Its cause is unknown, but it is linked to age, obesity, family history, lack of exercise and other factors.
More Information on Type 2 Diabetes: Type 2 Diabetes Basics
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- Noninvasive
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A test or procedure that can be conducted without any tools entering the patient's body. For example, a urine test is noninvasive, but a blood test is invasive.
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- Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring
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A method of measuring glucose (blood sugar) levels in the body without pricking the skin to get a sample of blood. These devices designed for home use are still being developed.
More Information on Noninvasive Blood Glucose Monitoring: Glucose
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- Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
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A type of cardiomyopathy that does not result from a lack of oxygen to the heart. The cause is often unknown. However, known causes include genetic factors, viral infection, the build-up of fat and proteins in the heart and an excess of iron.
More Information on Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy: Heart Failure
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- Nonketosis Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia
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"Nonketosis Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia" is more commonly referred to as "Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome" in the medical community.
Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome
Also Known As: "NKHH, Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic State, HHNS, Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar State, HHS"
A dangerous condition in which a person experiences very high glucose (blood sugar) and dehydration. Left untreated, it can lead to seizures, coma or death.
More Information on Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic Nonketotic Syndrome: Glucose
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- Nonketotic Coma
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"Nonketotic Coma" is more commonly referred to as "Diabetic Coma" in the medical community.
Diabetic Coma
Also Known As: "Hypoglycemic Coma, Hyperosmolar Coma, Hyperglycemic Coma"
A state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be wakened as a result of either extremely low (hypoglycemic) or extremely high (hyperglycemic) glucose levels. It is most commonly caused by uncontrolled diabetes.
More Information on Diabetic Coma: Glucose
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- Nonmalignant
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"Nonmalignant" is more commonly referred to as "Benign" in the medical community.
Benign
Also Known As: "Noncancerous"
Any condition which, if untreated, will not become life-threatening. In terms of cancer, it usually is used to refer to a mass (tumor) that is not found to be cancerous or malignant.
More Information on Benign: Cancer Basics
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- Nonparalytic Polio
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"Nonparalytic Polio" is more commonly referred to as "Polio" in the medical community.
Polio
Also Known As: "Asymptomatic Polio, Paralytic Polio, Poliomyelitis, Abortive Polio, Infantile Paralysis, Symptomatic Polio, Spinal Polio"
A contagious viral infection that affects the nervous system and may cause paralysis. It is most common in children under the age of 3. Use of vaccines to prevent polio has virtually eliminated the disease in the Western Hemisphere.
More Information on Polio: Infectious Disease Basics
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- Nonpathogenic Intestinal Amebae Infection
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Also Known As: "Chlamydia Psittaci Infection, Iodamoeba Buetschlii Infection"
Infection with parasites commonly found in peoples' intestines and stool specimens that do not make the host sick. Such infections do not pose harm, even in people with weak immune systems.
More Information on Nonpathogenic Intestinal Amebae Infection: Parasitic Disease
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- Nonproliferative Retinopathy
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"Nonproliferative Retinopathy" is more commonly referred to as "Background Retinopathy" in the medical community.
Background Retinopathy
Early stage of retinopathy in which tiny blood vessels in the retina of the eye become swollen and leak fluid. In 80 percent of cases, vision is not affected and the disease does not progress to other stages. People with diabetes are at higher risk.
More Information on Background Retinopathy: Eye Conditions
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- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
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"Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs" is more commonly referred to as "NSAIDs" in the medical community.
NSAIDs
Also Known As: "Antiprostaglandins"
Medications that are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation.
More Information on NSAIDs: Pain Medications
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- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & Peptic Ulcer
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"Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & Peptic Ulcer" is more commonly referred to as "NSAIDs & Peptic Ulcer" in the medical community.
NSAIDs & Peptic Ulcer
Common pain relievers belonging to drug class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may cause peptic ulcers. These ulcers usually heal when the patient stops taking the medication.
More Information on NSAIDs & Peptic Ulcer: Gastritis & Ulcer
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- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & the Heart
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"Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs & the Heart" is more commonly referred to as "NSAIDs & the Heart" in the medical community.
NSAIDs & the Heart
Medications that are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation. Some NSAIDs can be dangerous for heart patients while others (e.g., aspirin) offer substantial health benefits, such as preventing blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.
More Information on NSAIDs & the Heart: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Allergies & Asthma
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- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Allergies & Asthma
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"Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs for Allergies & Asthma" is more commonly referred to as "NSAIDs for Allergies & Asthma" in the medical community.
NSAIDs for Allergies & Asthma
Medications that are commonly used to reduce pain and inflammation. Some individuals do not tolerate NSAIDs very well, and experience side effects such as abdominal pain or even an allergic reaction
More Information on NSAIDs for Allergies & Asthma: Allergy & Asthma Drugs
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- Nonsuppurative Otitis Media
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"Nonsuppurative Otitis Media" is more commonly referred to as "Otitis Media with Effusion" in the medical community.
Otitis Media with Effusion
Also Known As: "Secretory Otitis Media"
Inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) without infection, accompanied by a buildup of fluid (effusion).
More Information on Otitis Media with Effusion: Ear Conditions
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- Nonsurgical Abortion
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"Nonsurgical Abortion" is more commonly referred to as "Abortion Pill" in the medical community.
Abortion Pill
Also Known As: "Medical Abortion, RU486, Mifepristone"
An oral drug that terminates a pregnancy up to nine weeks after conception.
More Information on Abortion Pill: Pregnancy Basics
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- Nontropical Sprue
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"Nontropical Sprue" is more commonly referred to as "Gluten Intolerance" in the medical community.
Gluten Intolerance
Also Known As: "Gluten Sensitive Enteropathy, Celiac Disease, Celiac Sprue"
Sensitivity to the protein gluten (found in grains such as wheat, oats, rye, and barley). It is an immune response, not an actual allergy. Gluten triggers this response in the small intestine, which can lead to malnutrition.
More Information on Gluten Intolerance: Food Allergy & Intolerance
- + Nontuberculosis Mycobacterium
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- Nontuberculosis Mycobacterium
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Environmental organisms normally found in soil and water that only recently have been associated with disease.
More Information on Nontuberculosis Mycobacterium: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Nonulcer Dyspepsia
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- Nonulcer Dyspepsia
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Pain or discomfort in the upper gastrointestinal tract that is not related to an ulcer. It may be caused by muscle spasms.
More Information on Nonulcer Dyspepsia: Abdominal Pain
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- Noonan Syndrome
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Also Known As: "Turner-Like Syndrome, Ullrich-Noonan Syndrome, Male Turner Syndrome, Turner Phenotype With Normal Karyotype, Familial Turner Syndrome, Pseudo-Ullrich-Turner Syndrome, Turner Syndrome In Female With X Chromosome, Female Pseudo-Turner Syndrome"
A type of multiple congenital anomaly/mental retardation (MCA/MR) syndrome that affects the heart, normal growth and development, blood clotting and more. About two thirds of Noonan Syndrome patients have some form of congenital heart disease.
More Information on Noonan Syndrome: Pediatric Heart
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- NORD
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"NORD" is more commonly referred to as "National Organization for Rare Disorders" in the medical community.
National Organization for Rare Disorders
A federation of non-profit organizations concerned with countering rare disorders through research, support and education.
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- Norepinephrine
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One of the stress hormones, like adrenaline, which increases heart rate, blood pressure and other bodily functions in response to stress. Stress management is thought to lower norepinephrine levels, which may benefit some patients.
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- Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors
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"Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors" is more commonly referred to as "NDRIs" in the medical community.
NDRIs
A class of antidepressant medications that helps alleviate depression by increasing the levels of the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine. Some types may be used to treat attention deficit disorders or as an aid to quit smoking.
More Information on NDRIs: Psychiatric Medications
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- Norfloxacin
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"Norfloxacin" is more commonly referred to as "Ciprofloxacin" in the medical community.
Ciprofloxacin
Also Known As: "Gatifloxacin, Moxifloxacin, Levofloxacin, Enoxacin, Lomefloxacin, Ofloxacin"
A type of antibiotic belonging to the drug class of fluoroquinolones. These medications kill or slow the growth of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria. They have no effect on viruses.
More Information on Ciprofloxacin: Digestive Medications
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- Normal Adolescent Development
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Adolescence is a period of developmental tasks unfolding in three overlapping stages: Early (ages 12-14), Middle (14-17) and Late adolescence (17-19). By the last stage, teens have moved toward independence and adulthood.
More Information on Normal Adolescent Development: Growth & Development
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- Normal Heart Rate
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The pace of the heart for an average patient in good health. A normal resting heart rate is 60 to 85 beats per minute. A normal exercising heart rate is 50 to 75 percent of the patient's maximum heart rate, which is a suggested figure based on age.
More Information on Normal Heart Rate: Heart Basics
- + Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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An abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain's ventricles. It is caused by blockage of CSF in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms include mental impairment and problems with walking and bladder control.
More Information on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Brain & Nerve Basics
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- Normal Sinus Rhythm
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Also Known As: "Sinus Rhythm"
The heart's normal pace, which is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. Higher or lower rhythms are forms of arrhythmia (a condition marked by abnormal heart rhythms).
More Information on Normal Sinus Rhythm: Heart Basics
- + Normality
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- Normality
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Measurement in which something is recognized as being within certain limits that define the range of normal functioning.
- + Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis
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- Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis
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"Normokalemic Periodic Paralysis" is more commonly referred to as "Periodic Paralysis" in the medical community.
Periodic Paralysis
Also Known As: "Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis, Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis"
A type of myopathy (muscle disease) associated with potassium levels in the blood. It may involve potassium levels being too low (hypokalemic), too high (hyperkalemic) or normal (normokalemic). It is often triggered by exercise.
More Information on Periodic Paralysis: Myopathy
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- Noroviruses
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A family of viruses that cause gastroenteritis in humans. The viruses may be spread from person to person or through contaminated food or water.
More Information on Noroviruses: Gastroenteritis & Food Illness
- + Norplant
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- Norplant
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A method of contraception where capsules of levonorgestrel (progesterone) were implanted under a woman's skin to prevent conception for up to 5 years. It was removed from the U.S. market in 2002.
More Information on Norplant: Contraception
- + North American Blastomycosis
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- North American Blastomycosis
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"North American Blastomycosis" is more commonly referred to as "Blastomycosis" in the medical community.
Blastomycosis
Also Known As: "Blastomyces Dermatitidis Infection, Gilchrist Disease"
A rare disease caused by inhaling the fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis, which lives in soil and wood. It causes problems with the lungs, skin, mucous membranes, bones, internal organs and joints.
More Information on Blastomycosis: Pneumonia & Lung Infection
- + North American Menopause Society
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- North American Menopause Society
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Also Known As: "NAMS"
A nonprofit organization that provides information on perimenopause, menopause, health effects of estrogen loss and other health issues.
- + Nortriptyline
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- Nortriptyline
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"Nortriptyline" is more commonly referred to as "Clomipramine" in the medical community.
Clomipramine
Also Known As: "Protriptyline, Trimipramine, Amoxapine, Imipramine, Doxepin, Amitriptyline, Desipramine"
A type of medication belonging to the drug class of tricyclic antidepressants.
More Information on Clomipramine: Psychiatric Medications
- + Norvasc
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- Norvasc
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A brand name of a calcium channel blocker, medications that block the movement of calcium ions into heart cells and blood vessels. This increases the supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart, lowers blood pressure and reduces the heart's workload.
More Information on Norvasc: Heart Drug & Medication
- + Norwalk Virus
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- Norwalk Virus
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A norvovirus that is easily spread from person to person.
More Information on Norwalk Virus: Infectious Disease Basics
- + Norwood Procedure
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- Norwood Procedure
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A series of three open-heart surgeries that gradually correct certain life-threatening heart defects in one or both of the lower chambers of the heart. Each surgery is done at a different age, ranging from infancy through the toddler years.
More Information on Norwood Procedure: Pediatric Heart
- + NOS
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- NOS
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A broad diagnostic specification when a patient's particular condition does not precisely fit a pre-established disorder or the therapist or physician does not have enough information for a precise diagnosis.
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