A group of drugs that relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Nonnarcotic Analgesic?
A drug that relieves pain by blocking the production of chemicals that stimulate pain-sensing nerves. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Noninvasive?
A term that is used to describe medical procedures that do not enter or penetrate the body; also refers to noncancerous tumors that do not spread to other sections of the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes?
A type of diabetes mellitus that occurs mainly in those over 40 who are overweight; it is usually treated with diet changes and drugs that increase production of insulin by the pancreas (also known as type II diabetes mellitus). Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma?
Any cancer in lymphoid tissue (found mostly in the spleen and lymph glands) that is not Hodgkin’s disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Nondisjunction?
An error that occurs during the division of sex chromosomes, causing either too much or too little genetic information to be placed in an egg or sperm when it is formed. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Nodule?
A small lump of tissue that is usually abnormal; can form under the skin or protrude. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Node?
A small, rounded tissue mass. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Nocturnal Emission?
Ejaculation of semen during sleep, which is normal in adolescent males; commonly called a wet dream. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Nocturia?
Urination or a sleep-disturbing need to urinate during the night. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org