Naegeli syndrome: Reticular skin pigmentation, diminished sweating, hypodontia, and
hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles.
Nabatoff vein stripper.
Nabi-HB:
(Rx) injection following hepatitis B exposure (Manufacturer = Nabi).
nabothian cyst: (OB-GYN)
mucous glands causing tiny bumps on surface of the cervix, usually after
childbirth, post menopause, or infection of the cervix.
Nachlas gastrointestinal test/tube.
Nada-Chair: to relieve back pain.
NADH: OTC
supplement, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a form of vitamin B, used to
increase energy.
nadir: lowest point.
nafarelin:
A luteinizing hormone-releasing factor. A gonadorelin
analog agonist. It has been used in the treatment of
central precocious puberty and endometriosis.
Naffziger
operation: (Ophth) for severe malignant exophthalmos by
removal of the lateral and superior orbital walls.
Nagele pelvis: An obliquely contracted or unilateral
synostotic pelvis, marked by arrest of development of one lateral half of the
sacrum, usually ankylosis of the sacroiliac joint on that side, rotation of the
sacrum toward the same side, and deviation of the symphysis pubis to the
opposite side.
nail bed (NOTE: 2 words): matrix of finger/toenails.
nail-patella syndrome:
(also called Fong syndrome) Features: abnormal fingernails, absent/hypoplastic
patella, defects in radial head, iliac horns (bony processes along posterior
surfaces of iliac bones), discoloration of iris.
nail plate.
Naka-Rushton equation, formula.
Nakajima test: (Ortho) knee, test for anterolateral
instability.
Nalebuff
arthrodesis: wrist.
Nallpen: (Rx) generic = nafcillin;
antibiotic.
Namenda: (Rx) generic = memantine,
drug for Alzheimer disease (2003).
nanogram: one‑billionth
of a gram. Abbreviation: ng
nanometer : distance measurement, one-billionth of a meter;
abbreviated as nm; used in wave length of pulsed lasers.
nanomole: one-billionth of a mole. Abbreviation:
nmol.
nanopascal:
measurement of stress, pressure.
Abbreviation : nPa.
Naprelan: (Rx)
generic naproxen; NSAID.
naphthalenic
cataract: Also called naphthalene-induced
cataract. Naphthalene is a chemical used widely in things such as moth balls,
diaper and toilet bowl deodorants, insect repellants and leather tanning
products; it is also a component of fossil fuels petroleum and coal, and is
formed when wood or tobacco are burned. Repeated or excessive exposure to
naphthalene has led to an increased incidence of cataracts.
napkin ring
lesion: constrictive.
Napoleon Bonaparte sign:
Arm and forearm held tightly across chest.
narcissism,
narcissistic personality: A psychoanalytic term meaning self-love.
narcolepsy: A disorder in which the patient has episodes of
sleepiness to the point of not being able to control them.
narcoleptic
tetrad: Syndrome of narcolepsy,
sleep paralysis, cataplexy, hypnagogic hallucination.
Naropin: (Rx) generic = ropivacaine HCI; anesthetic.
nasal
electrical potential difference:
used to clarify diagnosis of cystic fibrosis.
nasal
catarrh: inflammation of mucous
membranes of nose.
NASCET: North
American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial; measures carotid artery
stenosis.
Nascobal: nasal
gel/spray; cyanocobalamin, for B12 deficiency.
Nasarel: (Rx)
flunisolide spray, corticosteroid.
NASH: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis.
nasoantral
windows: ENT surgery.
nasogastric
tube: NG tube.
nasolabial
fold/groove: furrow between the wing
of the nose and the lip.
nasolacrimal
sac/duct: The passage leading downward from the
lacrimal sac on each side to the anterior portion of the inferior meatus of the
nose, through which tears are conducted into the nasal cavity. Synonym: ductus
nasolacrimalis, nasal duct.
nasotracheal
natal cleft: The sulcus between the buttocks (nates).
natalizumab: (Rx)
generic for Tysabri; drug for relapsing multiple
sclerosis.
nates: In anatomy, means the buttocks.
National
Bladder Cancer Society.
National
Formulary: An official compendium formerly issued by the
American Pharmaceutical Association but now published by the United States
Pharmacopeial Convention for the purpose of providing standards and
specifications, which can be used to evaluate the quality of pharmaceuticals
and therapeutic agents.
National
Institutes of Health (NIH): a nonregulatory U.S. Federal agency, which has oversight of research
activities that the agency funds.
National
Pedorthic Services, Inc: (local
business) aka, NPS; located at
native
albumin: Albumin existing in its
natural state, the two principal forms being serum albumin and egg albumin; it
is soluble in water and not precipitated by diluted acids.
natriuretic: Of a
substance or hormone, causing natriuresis (elimination of extra sodium in the
urine).
Natural
Stool Formula: oral product for
treatment of acute diarrhea.
Natural-Y
breast prosthesis.
naturopathy: A drugless
system of therapy, making use of physical forces such as air, light, water,
heat, massage, etc., as treatments.
Naughton
protocol: (Cardio) treadmill
exercise stress testing.
Nautilus: Brand name of exercise machines.
Navajo: Tribe of Native Americans inhabiting
naval: Referring to the Navy and ships. (NOTE: “navel” is
the umbilicus or belly button).
navel: The umbilicus or “belly button”. (NOTE: “naval”
refers to the Navy, ships.)
navicular
bone (foot): (Anatomy) A bone of the tarsus on the medial
side of the foot articulating with the head of the talus, the three cuneiform
bones, and occasionally the cuboid.
navicular bone of hand: (Anatomy) The largest bone of the proximal row of
the carpus on the lateral (radial) side, articulating with the radius, lunate,
capitate, trapezium, and trapezoid.
navicular
fossa of urethra: (Anatomy/Urology)
The terminal dilated portion of the urethra in the glans penis.
Navitrack System:
Computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (2000).
Navitus
Health: pharmacy benefit management company; local
address: Navitus Health Solutions,
NBG: 5-position
pacemaker code.
NC-Stat: nerve conduction monitoring system used to evaluate
entrapment and systemic neuropathies involving the median and ulnar nerves.
Nd:YAG laser.
Neal fallopian cannula.
near point
of the eye: The nearest point to the
entrance of the pupil of the normal eye at which focus is attained without
strain.
Nebcin: (Rx)
generic = tobramycin; injection.
nebulous
urine: Urine with a cloudy appearance.
Necon 1/35: (Rx) oral contraceptive pill (2001).
necrobiosis
lipoidica diabeticorum: (Derm).
necrotizing
enterocolitis.
NED: (Abbrev) for “no evidence
of disease”.
nedocromil: (Rx) generic for Alocril; eye drop for allergies,
Rx only (2002).
NEEP: (Pulm) negative end
expiratory pressure.
Neer
acromioplasty, prosthesis, sign: shoulder.
Neer
hemiarthroplasty.
Neer
impingement test: (Ortho) shoulder.
Neer x-ray
view: shoulder.
nefazodone: (Rx)
generic for Serzone, antidepressant.
negative
pressure ventilation (NPV).
Negri
bodies: (Lab) eosinophilic, sharply outlined,
pathognomonic inclusion bodies found in the cytoplasm of certain nerve cells containing
the virus of rabies; also known as Negri corpuscles.
Negus
forceps.
NeighborCare Pharmacy:
Provides medications to long-term care patients, at home, and assisted living
patients via mail order, etc. Nationwide company with a site
here in
Neilmed sinus rinse: (ENT) OTC saline sinus rinse.
Neil-Robertson
stretcher or spine board.
Neivert
polyp hook.
Nelaton dislocation:
ankle.
Nellcor
N-10 Pulse Oximeter: Measures oxygen
saturation.
Nelson
Rocker knife: For use by people with
the use of only one hand.
Nelson
uterine scissors.
nemaline
myopathy: A congenital myofibrillar abnormality in
which small threadlike or rod-shaped bodies are scattered through the muscle
fibers. It is marked by hypotonia and proximal muscle weakness.
nematicides: an agent
that kills nematodes; tiny worms that live in almost all soils.
nematode/nematoda: A class of unsegmented helminths. Many
species are parasites.
NeoCure Cryoblation System: minimally invasive treatment for breast disease.
“neocystostomy”–NO,
should be ureteroneocystostomy:
reimplantation of ureter into bladder.
Neoflex
electrocautery knife.
neomort: term coined
in 1974 by psychiatrist and author, Willard Gaylin,
MD; a clinically brain-dead patient kept alive for an indefinite period of time
by life support systems while his/her organs await transplantation; also called
biomort, respirated cadavers; state of neomortia.
Neoprene
sleeves: Orthopedic supports;
synthetic rubber.
Neoral: (Rx) cyclosporine antibiotic, by prescription.
neosalpingostomy: by laser laparoscopy to repair blocked fallopian
tubes.
NeoSure: (Peds) infant formula for premies, AKA, NeoSure Advance.
NeoTect: diagnostic imaging agent.
neovascularization: proliferation of blood vessels in tissue not
normally containing them,or more than usual.
Nephrocaps: (Rx) vitamins for nephrology patients.
nephron-sparing
surgery: for renal cell carcinoma
nephronic
loop: (Anatomy) aka, Henle loop, part of the kidney.
nephrotic-range
proteinuria/nonnephrotic-range proteinuria.
Nerve Block
Infusion Kit: continuous infusion of
local ansthetic.
nerve cable
graft: forearm.
nervus
intermedius tic douloureux:
geniculate neuralgia (face, tongue).
Nesacaine: (Rx)
local anesthetic.
nest of von
Brunn: shows up on biopsy for
chronic cystitis.
nested
nails.
Nettleship
iris repositioner.
Neti pot: (ENT) used for nasal flushing/irrigation.
Neubiser splint.
Neulasta: (Rx) generic
= pegfilgrastim; drug to treat febrile neutropenia in
cancer patients (2002).
neural apraxia—No, use neurapraxia.
neural
foramina.
neural
placode.
neural
prosthesis: intermittently infuses
norepinephrine to automatically control blood pressure.
“neuralgia” paresthetica–NO, should be meralgia
paresthetica.
neurapraxia: NOTE: Be careful, this is often misspelled
as “neuropraxia” or “neural apraxia” and often used incorrectly as a synonym for
a nerve lesion. It is the mildest type of focal nerve lesion that produces
clinical deficits.
neuroacanthocytosis.
Neurobloc: (Rx)
botulinum toxin type B.
neurocardiogenic
syncope: vasovagal, fainting.
neurofibromatosis
neurofibromatosis
1: characterized by developmental
changes in the nervous system, muscles, bones, and skin. The disease has been
linked to mutations of the nf1 gene on chromosome 17.
neurofibromatosis
2: characterized especially by
bilateral acoustic neuromas as well as other multiple tumors including
meningiomas, ependymomas, spinal neurofibromas, and gliomas. The disease has
been linked to mutations of the nf2 gene on
chromosome 22.
neurofilament
(one word): same as monofilament
used for sensory testing in neurologic exams; also technically means filaments
found in neurons.
Neurogar TNS
neurokinin
A, neurokinin Kq (Lab) Found in the central nervous system. It is similar in structure
and action to substance P and neurokinin K. The compound has
bronchoconstrictor, smooth muscle constrictor, and hypotensive effects and also
activates the micturition reflex.
neuroleptic
malignant syndrome: reaction to drug
therapy.
neurolon suture, NO, it should be spelled Nurolon, see below.
“neuropraxia”–NO–should be spelled neurapraxia; often misspelled. The mildest type of focal nerve
lesion that produces clinical deficits, and often used, incorrectly, as a
synonym for nerve lesion.
Neuromeet®
universal soft tissue approximator:
Device designed for reattachment of damaged nerves, tendons and major arteries.
Designed by Endre Cziffer,
M.D.
Neurontin®:
(Rx)
generic = gabapentin; new indication,
Neuropen: A
pocket-sized device to test for peripheral neuropathy/sensation.
Neuro Stim
2000 MK1:
nerve stimulator for treatment of chronic pain (for at-home use).
Neurotips: Brand of single-use
exam pins for neurologic exam, specifically sensory testing; so should be typed
with the “s” on the end even if dictated as “neurotip
exam”, change to Neurotips.
Neurotrend:
System designed for continuous
monitoring patients suffering from closed head trauma and during surgical
intervention. Source: PR Newswire,
neurotripsy: surgical crushing of nerve.
Neutra-Caine solution: (Rx) generic = sodium bicarbonate 7.5%; mixed with a local anesthetic; lidocaine, mepivacaine,
or bupivacaine, for example, at time of injection to reduce stinging pain at
injection site (1998).
Neutra-Phos: OTC
nutritional supplement.
neutron activation analysis: measurement of decay of activated calcium-49 used to
determine total body calcium content or regional calcium content.
Nevanac: (Rx)
nepafenac 0.1%; eye drops.
Nevenbelt syndrome:
(Ortho).
nevi: plural of nevus.
Neviaser
procedure: clavicle.
nevus: (Derm) raised, tumor-like formation of skin,
benign. Plural = nevi.
New’s tracheal hook/retractor
Newman uterine tenaculum.
NewPhase: OTC
phytoestrogen for menopause symptoms.
NewStart
treatment program: (Rehab) Inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation
programs to treat alcoholism and addictions, based at
new-variant
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (nvCJD): A derivative of mad cow disease felt to possibly be
transmitted through blood. At this point, only theoretically transmitted via
blood. (CDC,1999).
Newvicon
vacuum tube: for arthroplasty.
nexal pathways: (Cardio) connecting pathways.
Nexium: (Rx) generic = esomepazole magnesium;
a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) drug for gastrointestinal problems. (2001).
Nexium
triple therapy: Ten-day treatment regimen for eradication of
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in patients with duodenal ulcer disease or
history of duodenal ulcer disease; regimen consists of Nexium 40 mg once daily,
amoxicillin 1000 mg [1 gram] twice daily, and clarithromycin 500 mg twice
daily. (2001).
Nezhat coupler/suction/irrigator.
NG tube: nasogastric.
N High
Sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) assay: (Lab) Test to
assess the risk of cardiovascular or peripheral vascular disease.
Nia technique: AKA, NIA technique; form of exercise using movements
similar to yoga, martial arts, and dance movements to promote health and well
being; NIA is actually an acronym for Neuromuscular Integrative Action. It has
become acceptable to not capitalize all the letters, as in Nia,
but NIA in all caps is also acceptable and you will find in both ways in
various references on the subject.
Niagara
Falls: (Geography) Both in New York
state and Ontario, Canada.
Niaspan: (Rx) generic = niacin; treatment for
hypercholesterolemia.
Nibblit: Laparoscopic device that provides for aquadissection, sharp and blunt dissection for lysis of adhesions,
biopsy, and specimen retrieval in one instrument.
Nicaragua: (Geography) Central American country, largest
country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the North and Costa Rica to
the South; capital city is Managua.
nicking, AV
(Ophth)
Nicola
shoulder arthroplasty.
NIDCM:
nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy.
NIDDM: non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (Note: This
is an exception to the hyphen rule that says “do not use a hyphen after “non”,
2002 style rule).
nidus: (Noun) place where something originates, develops,
is located, also breeding place for bacteria; plural = nidi or niduses.
Niebauer
prosthesis.
Niedner pulmonic clamp.
NIF: negative
inspiratory force.
Nifedical
XL: (Rx) generic = nifedipine; extended release prescription medication for
hypertension (2001).
NightOwl pocket polygraph: A small recording device used
to diagnose sleep disorders.
NIH: National Institutes of Health. (NOTE: Institutes
has an “s” at the end!) a nonregulatory U.S. Federal agency,
which has oversight of research activities that the agency funds.
nihilistic:
(Psychiatry) The delusion of
nonexistence of the self, part of the self, or of some object in external
reality.
Nikon
camera: brand name of photographic
equipment.
NIM facial nerve monitor (2000).
Nimbex: (Rx) generic =
cisatracurium; neuromuscular
blocking agent indicated for use with general anesthesia Mfg:
Glaxo Wellcome.
Nimesulide: This is an anti-inflammatory drug from India; heard
in dictation because a patient coming from India brought it with her.
nimodipine:
(Rx)
generic for Nimotop®. New indication: improvement of neurological
outcome by reducing incidence and severity of ischemic deficits in patients
with subarachnoid hemorrhage from ruptured intracranial berry aneurysms
regardless of their postictal neurological condition (i.e., Hunt and Hess
grades 1-5). Nimotop has been marketed since December 1988 for use in patients
with subarachnoid hemorrhage from ruptured congenital aneurysms who are in good
postictal neurological condition (Hunt and Hess grades 1-3); as of 8/22/00,
this indication has been expanded to include all patients regardless of their
postictal neurological condition (Hunt and Hess grades 1-5). [See Hunt and Hess
neurological classification.]
“nimonik” –No–should
be mnemonic, a device used as a memory aid, particularly taking the
first letters of a series of words you want to remember and making a phrase out
of them.
Nimotop: (See nimodipine above.)
nines, rule
of:
(Derm) A "Rule of Nines" chart is used to determine the total
body surface area (TBSA) that has been burned. The chart divides the body into
sections that represent 9% of the body surface area. (In determining the TBSA
of children and infants the Lund-Browder chart is used. A separate chart is
used because the surface area of the head and neck of children is larger and
the limbs are smaller than adults).
NIOX Nitric Oxide Test System: breath
test to monitor asthma; nitric oxide is elevated in asthma patients (FDA 2003).
nipping at
arteriovenous crossings
(Ophthalmology phrase).
“nip it in
the bud”: phrase meaning get it
early, at its beginning, etc. (NOT “nip it in the butt”, as it is often
mispronounced).
nipple
valve
NIR with
SOX: Coronary stent system for coronary
artery disease (2000).
NIR Elite
NIR ON
Ranger
Niravam: (Rx) generic = alprazolam, for anxiety.
Nirschl
fasciotomy.
Nissen
fundoplication: (Gastro)
Laparoscopic surgical procedure for the treatment of reflux esophagitis and gastroesophageal
reflux disease (GERD).
Nissen and Toupet fundoplication: (Gastro) laparoscopic treatment for GERD.
Nissonson drill guide.
nitazoxanide: (Rx) generic
for Alinia; for diarrhea.
niter paper: Paper impregnated with potassium nitrate that
is ignited to produce fumes inhaled as treatment for asthma.
Nitinol: Nickel/titanium alloy used in orthopedic devices
(2002).
nitrates: A group of
medications that are made from a chemical with a nitrogen base. Examples
include: nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate (See
“nitrites” below to avoid confusing the 2 terms).
nitrate, silver: used for cautery of bleeding
sites.
nitrazine testing: (Ob-GYN) for premature rupture of membranes, nitrazine paper turns dark blue if positive.
nitric
acid: A colorless liquid that is used in the
manufacture of inorganic and organic nitrates and nitro compounds for
fertilizers, dye intermediates, explosives, and many different organic
chemicals. Continued exposure to vapor may cause chronic bronchitis; chemical
pneumonitis may occur.
nitric
oxide: This compound is produced from L-arginine by
the enzyme nitric oxide synthase. Acts as a potent vasorelaxant
in vascular smooth muscle.
nitrided titanium 6-4 alloy.
Nitrile
gloves: made of a latex-free rubber (Note: this may show up incorrectly as “nitryl” on
internet searches).
nitrites: salts of
nitrous acid (see “nitrates” above to avoid confusing the 2 terms).
NitroMist: (Rx) nitroglycerin oral spray.
nitrous
acid: a weak acid that exists only
in solution. It can form water‑soluble nitrites and stable esters.
nitrous
oxide: nitrogen oxide (n2o).
A colorless, odorless gas that is used as an anesthetic and analgesic, called
“laughing gas”. High concentrations cause a narcotic effect and may replace
oxygen, causing death by asphyxia. It is also used as a food aerosol in the
preparation of whipping cream; may be abused when intentionally inhaled or
“huffed”.
NitroQuick
sublingual tablets: (Rx) nitroglycerin; brand name generic
equivalent to Nitrostat®; for angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease.
Available in 0.3-, 0.4-, and 0.6-mg tablets (1999).
NK cells: (Lab) natural killer cells.
NLite laser: (Derm)
NLP: (Abbrev) no light
perception.
NMR
LipoProfile: (Lab) test
that measures lipoproteins, determines risk for heart disease.
NNRTI: (Pharm)
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor; a class of antiviral drugs (see
also NtRTI and NRTI).
“no ifs,
ands, or buts”: Phrase used as part of neurological mental
status exam.
Nobis
aortic occluder.
Noble
compression test: (Ortho) exam for hip,
iliotibial band pathology.
Noble
plication: (GI) for small bowel.
nocebo: side effects that the patient thinks are being
caused by a medication he/she is taking (opposite of “placebo”); fairly new word,
history of it can only be traced back as far as the 1990s.
nociception: (Neuro)
perception to pinprick, pain; also acceptable is nociperception.
nociceptive
afferents
nociceptive
reflex: (Neuro) flexion of ankle,
knee, and hip when the foot is painfully stimulated; the crossed extension
reflex occurs in association with it. Synonyms: defense reflex, withdrawal
reflex.
Nocito eye
implant.
nocturnal
oximetry monitoring.
nocturnal
penile tumescence (NPT).
nodal
reentry tachycardia: (Cardio) type of rhythm.
nodal
rhythm.
node of
Aschoff and Tawara: (Cardio) between
atria and ventricles.
node of
Cloquet: deep inguinal lymph node,
adjacent to femoral canal.
node of
Rouviere: a group of retropharyngeal lymph nodes.
nodoventricular
connection: previously called Mahaim
fiber.
NOGA cardiac navigation system:
Three-dimensional real-time system for hemodynamic mapping of the heart.
(1999).
Noir
glasses.
Noise Stik: free-field hearing screener for use on infants.
Nolan-Beaty
high risk criteria: for infective
endocarditis.
Noland-Budd cervical curet.
Nolvadex: (Rx)
generic = tamoxifen citrate; antineoplastic.
non
sequitur: phrase meaning a statement
that does not follow logically from anything previously said; an unwarranted
conclusion.
noncaseating
granuloma.
non-HDL or
non-high density lipoprotein cholesterol: (Lab) low density, intermediate
density, and very low density lipoprotein cholesterol levels or total
cholesterol minus high density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Noni
juice: (Homeopathy) a drink made from the Tahitian Noni
fruit (Morinda citriflora),
believed to have various beneficial effects on health, see www.nonilink.com for more info.
non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus: NIDDM. (NOTE:
This is the exception to the hyphen rule that says, “Do not hyphenate words
with the prefix non unless the element following is capitalized or is a
number.” 2002 style rule).
nonmaleficence: medical principle to “first do no harm”.
nonmigrainous migraine or nonmigrainous
headache: aura without headache or
vascular headache.
NonyX gel: OTC topical antifungal for
toenails, more info see http://www.xenna.com/
Norco: (Rx) generic = hydrocodone/aspirin; prescription
medication for pain management. (2001).
NordicTrack: brand name exercise equipment. (Source:
Manufacturer’s website).
Nordiflex pen: drug delivery system for Norditropin.
Norditropin: (Rx)
somatropin, for growth deficiencies; uses the Nordiflex delivery pen.
Nordson debrider.
NORDIL: Nordic
Diltiazem Study.
NordiPenMate: Device
designed for use by those who prefer to have the needle hidden during
injection. (2001).
No-React
pericardial patch: (Cardio).
Norel-DM: decongestant/expectorant.
norepinephrine.
Norian
Skeletal Repair System (SRS):
treatment for wrist fracture (2002).
Noritate: (Rx)
metronidazole cream.
normal QRS
complex tachycardias.
Normal
Stool Formula: OTC dietary
supplement, treatment for diarrhea. (2000).
Normiflo: Low
molecular weight heparin indicated for prevention of deep vein thrombosis in
patients undergoing knee replacement therapy.
Normlgel: moisturizing hydrogel wound dressing (yes! It is
spelled correctly as above! Verified.)
normochromic
normocytic anemia: associated with
inflammation.
Norpramin: (Rx)
generic = desipramine; anti-anxiety, depression.
Nor-QD®
(norethindrone) : (Rx) oral contraceptive.
Norrie
syndrome: (Ophth).
North-South
retractor.
Norton ball
reamer
.
Norton
scale: For assessing risk for
developing decubitus ulcers.
Nortrel: (Rx) Brand
name generic oral contraceptive. Nortrel product line includes: 7/7/7 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, three
tablet combinations); 1/35 (1 mg norethindrone and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol);
Nortrel-28 (0.5 mg norethindrone and 0.035 mg ethinyl estradiol). FDA ANDA approvals, 03/01.
Norwood
procedure: A complex procedure
designed to treat aortic atresia with hypoplastic left heart syndrome;
sometimes performed in two stages. (2000).
nosebleed (1 word).
nosocomial
infection: Hospital acquired infection.
Nott-Guttmann speculum.
Nottingham
Health Profile (NHP): (Psych) to assess social function.
notwithstanding: meaning
without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of.
NovaBone: bone
grafting material.
Novacor
LVAD: ventricular assist device.
Novafil suture: NOT
“novafill”!
Novafon sound massager.
Novamine: (Nutrition)
parenteral liquid nutrition.
Novantrone®: (Rx) generic = mitoxantrone,
injection; chemotherapy agent; classification, anthracenedione.
New indication,
Novak curet.
NovaPulse
laser: (Derm) Laser designed for cosmetic skin
resurfacing (CSR) facial cosmetic surgery removing blemishes, scars,
birthmarks.
Novartis: pharmaceutical
company, not to be confused with Navitus, above.
NovaSaline inflatable breast implant: Inflatable
saline implant indicated for breast augmentation and breast reconstruction
surgery, also NovaSaline prefilled breast implant.
NovaSilk: (Surgery) synthetic mesh.
NovaSure system: A 3D bipolar endometrial ablation system to
treat menorrhagia.
Novitra: OTC zinc preparation for cold sores.
novobiocin: (Rx) antibiotic
Novofine needle.
Novolin PenFill insulin cartridges 85/15.
NovoLog: (Rx)
insulin.
Novo Nordisk: Brand
name of insulin delivery products.
NovoPen: (Device) for
injecting insulin discreetly.
NovoRapid: fast-acting
insulin subcutaneous injection.
novoscope: (ENT/instrument) Fornai’s
instrument for auscultatory percussion.
Novothyrox: (Rx) levothyroxine (2002).
NovoSeven: (Rx)
preparation for coagulation factor VII.
Noxafil: (Rx) posaconazole; for fungal infections.
Noyes-Shambaugh
scissors.
Noyes
test: (Ortho) knee, test for
anterolateral instability.
NP-59
radioiodinated scanning agent.
NPO: (Abbrev) meaning nothing
by mouth.
NPS: (Local
Business) National Pedorthic Services, Inc., located at
NREM: (Sleep)
non-rapid eye movement.
NRTI: (Pharm)
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor; a class of antiviral drugs (see
also NNRTI and NtRTI).
NSA: (Abbrev) meaning no significant abnormality.
NSVT: (Abbrev) meaning
nonsustained ventricular tachycardia.
NT-pro-BNP: (Lab)
N-terminal fragment brain natriuretic peptide.
NtRTI: (Pharm) nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor; a
class of antiviral drugs (see also NNRTI and NRTI).
NTx
assay: (Lab) urine test measuring bone resorption or loss;
aka, Osteomark test.
Nubain: (Rx)
generic = nalbuphine HCI; injection for pain control.
nuchal: pertaining
to the nape of the neck, back of the neck.
nuchal
ligament: base of skull to 7th cervical
vertebra.
nuchal
ridge: back of the neck.
nuchal rigidity: spasm of the extensor muscles of the neck.
Nuck
diverticulum: (GI)
nuclear
dust: from degeneration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes.
nuclear
magnetic resonance: (Radiology) NMR imaging.
nuclear magnetic resonance tomography: (Radiology)
imaging study.
nuclear molding: (Lab/Onc) description on
biopsy of oat cell carcinoma.
nuclear
sclerosis: (Ophth) increased refractivity of the central
portion of the lens of the eye.
nucleoplasmic
index: quotient of nuclear volume divided by cytoplasmic
volume.
nucleotide
phosphotransferase.
nucleotide
pyrophosphate transferase.
nucleotidyltransferases: A class of
enzymes that transfers nucleotidyl residues.
Nucleotome
Flex II: cutting probe brand name.
nucleus
accumbens: mesolimbic pathways; fusion between head of
caudate nucleus and putamen.
Nu Gauze dressing/sponge: (Surgery)
spelling per Pyle’s “Current Medical Terminology”, 9th Ed.
Nu-Gel dressing:
hydrogel wound dressing
Nugent
aspirator/erysiphake.
Nuk pacifier/nipple: Brand name baby pacifier, very rapidly becoming widely known as a “Nuk” to cover all pacifiers.
NuLev: (Rx) generic = hyoscyamine sulfate; orally
disintegrating tabets, 0.125 mg. (Source: MTDesk 2001.)
null cells: (Lab)
lymphocytes lacking typical markers of T or B-cells.
NuLytely: bowel
cleanser, laxative.
NuMA test kit: Diagnostic test for the detection of colon
cancer, found to give a more accurate determination than carcinoembryonic
antigen (CEA) in patients with Dukes' B and C colon cancer. Source: PR Newswire
‑ 10/16/97.
Numby Stuff: Needle-free system provides topical local
anesthetic via low-level electric current, anesthetizing the skin prior to IV
insertions, blood sampling or invasive injections (1997).
nummular
dermatitis/eczema (Derm).
Nurolon
suture: Per MTDesk: Since discrepant spellings, e.g., "Nurulon" and "Neurolon,"
can be found in some of our printed references and on various web sites, a call
was made to Johnson & Johnson. (The suture is made by Ethicon, a Johnson
& Johnson company.) The company representative confirmed the spelling of
the trademark name as Nurolon.
nurse cell (Infertility).
nursemaid’s
elbow: (Ortho) subluxed radial head.
Nussbaum
clamp.
nutcracker
esophagus: (GI) abnormal motility pattern associated with
chest pain.
Nutracort: (Derm)
topical steroid lotion.
NutraJoint gel (Knox):
(Nutrition) OTC amino acid and vitamin C dietary supplement for strengthening
and maintaining healthy joint cartilage.
Nutramigen
formula: (Nutrition) brand of baby formula.
Nutrament: (Nutrition)
OTC nutritional supplement.
NutraSweet: (Nutrition) brand name of artificial sweetener, see www.nutrasweet.com for info.
nutratherapy: (Nutrition)
vitamin and/or mineral supplementation
Nutrilite: (Nutrition) OTC
brand of vitamin/mineral supplements.
Nuttail retractor.
NuvaRing: (Device/GYN) Brand name contraceptive vaginal ring,
inserted into the vagina, worn for 3 weeks, contains etonogestrel/ethinyl
estradiol. Mfg: Organon. (2001).
NuVasive: orthopedic
allograft brand.
NUVO barrier film: A film-forming, liquid bandage
that provides a skin barrier for protection against the detrimental effects of
moisture, urine, or feces. (FDA approvals,
Nyamyc: (Rx) Nystatin topical powder.
nyctalopia: (Oph) night blindness
Nylen-Barany
response/test (ENT/Neurology): for
benign positional vertigo diagnosis.
Nymox
urinary test: (Lab) for Alzheimer’s disease.
nystagmus,
beats of: Note–NOT “beads”
of.