| neoprene |
a synthetic, weather-resistant rubber used in paint and putty, as a lining or covering, and in shoe soles. |
| Nepal |
an Asian country between India and Tibet. |
| nepenthe |
in ancient writings, a drink or potion said to have been used to dull pain and sorrow and induce forgetfulness. [2 definitions] |
| nephew |
a son of one's brother, brother-in-law, sister, or sister-in-law. |
| nephrectomy |
surgical removal of one or both kidneys. |
| nephridium |
the excretory organ found in many invertebrates. [2 definitions] |
| nephrite |
a compact mineral that is a variety of jade and that varies in color from whitish to dark green. |
| nephritis |
inflammation of the kidneys. |
| 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. |