| nettle |
one of a variety of herbs, the leaves of which are covered with hairs that release a stinging substance when touched. [3 definitions] |
| net ton |
see "short ton." |
| network |
a system or process that involves a number of persons, groups or organizations. [7 definitions] |
| networking |
a process of sharing resources and information among individuals, groups, or organizations that share a common goal. |
| Neufchâtel |
a soft, white cheese made from whole or skimmed milk. |
| neural |
of or relating to the nervous system or a nerve. [2 definitions] |
| neuralgia |
sudden occurrences of short, sharp pains along a nerve. |
| neural network |
in physiology, an interconnected system of neurons that transmits information in a coordinated manner. [2 definitions] |
| neurasthenia |
a condition of exhaustion, confusion, and depression resulting from profound mental or emotional strain; nervous breakdown. |
| neuritis |
inflammation of a nerve, sometimes causing pain or loss of muscle control. |
| neuro- |
nerve; nervous system. [2 definitions] |
| neurobiological |
pertaining to nervous system biology, or to the study of this biology. |
| neurobiology |
the scientific study of the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system. |
| neurodegenerative |
pertaining to or characterized by degeneration of the nervous system. |
| neuroimaging |
the branch of medicine that deals with producing images of the brain and nervous system; brain imaging. [2 definitions] |
| neurological |
of or pertaining to the nervous system or to the diseases that affect it. |
| neurologist |
a doctor who specializes in neurology. |
| neurology |
the branch of medical science that deals with the nervous system and diseases that affect it. |
| neuroma |
a tumor composed of nerve tissue. |
| neuromuscular |
pertaining to or affecting muscles and their associated nerves. |
| neuron |
a single nerve cell, including its axons and dendrites. |