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neurofibromatosis type 1
A rare genetic condition that causes brown spots and tumors...
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neurofibromatosis type 2
A genetic condition in which tumors form on the nerves...
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neuroglia
Any of the cells that hold nerve cells in place...
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neuroleptic agent
A type of drug used to treat symptoms of psychosis....
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neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A life-threatening condition that may be caused by certain drugs...
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neurologic
Having to do with nerves or the nervous system.
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neurological exam
A series of questions and tests to check brain, spinal...
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neurologist
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of...
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neuroma
A tumor that arises in nerve cells.
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neuromuscular electrical stimulation
A procedure in which small electric impulses are used to...
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neuron
A type of cell that receives and sends messages from...
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Neurontin
(Other name for: gabapentin)
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neuro-oncologist
A doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating brain tumors...
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neuropathologist
A pathologist who specializes in diseases of the nervous system....
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neuropathy
A nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or...
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neuropeptide
A member of a class of protein-like molecules made in...
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neuropsychology
The study of how the brain and central nervous system...
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neuroradiologist
A doctor trained in radiology who specializes in creating and...
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neurosurgeon
A doctor who specializes in surgery on the brain, spine,...
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neurotoxicity
The tendency of some treatments to cause damage to the...
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neurotoxin
A substance that is poisonous to nerve tissue.
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neurotransmitter
A chemical that is made by nerve cells and used...
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neurotropism
An ability to invade and live in neural tissue. This...
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Neutrexin
(Other name for: trimetrexate glucuronate)
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neutropenia
A condition in which there is a lower-than-normal number of...