| nephro- |
kidney. |
| nephrology |
the branch of medicine that deals with the kidneys. |
| nephropathy |
any disease of the kidney. |
| ne plus ultra |
(Latin) the highest point, esp. of achievement or excellence; ultimate. |
| nepotism |
favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. |
| Neptune |
in Roman mythology, the god of the sea; Poseidon. [2 definitions] |
| neptunium |
a synthetic radioactive chemical element of the actinide series that contains ninety-three protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Np) |
| nerd |
(slang) a person regarded as dull, unattractive, inept, or the like. |
| Nereid |
(sometimes l.c.) in Greek mythology, a sea nymph. [2 definitions] |
| Nero |
a Roman emperor (37-68 A.D.). |
| nervation |
a system of veins, or veins collectively; venation. |
| nerve |
any of numerous bundles of fibers forming a system that carries stimuli and impulses to and from the brain and other parts of the body. [6 definitions] |
| nerve block |
a local anesthetic that works by temporarily deadening a particular nerve, usu. administered by injection into or next to the nerve. |
| nerve cell |
a neuron. |
| nerve center |
a group of closely connected nerve cells that performs a particular function. [2 definitions] |
| nerve gas |
any poisonous gas that attacks the nervous system. |
| nerve impulse |
an electrochemical signal that moves along a stimulated nerve fiber. |
| nerveless |
capable of maintaining one's composure in trying or dangerous situations. [2 definitions] |
| nerve-racking |
inflicting great strain or irritation on one's patience, courage, or the like. |
| nervous |
of or concerning the nerves. [4 definitions] |
| nervous breakdown |
a severe neurotic or psychotic crisis impairing an individual's ability to function normally. |