The surgical removal of one or both kidneys. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Neoplasm?
Another term for a tumor. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Neonate?
A term used to describe a newborn infant from birth to 1 month of age. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Needle Biopsy?
The use of a hollow, wide-diameter needle to remove a sample of tissue for examination. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Needle Aspiration?
The use of a thin, hollow needle and syringe to remove body fluid for examination. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Necrosis?
The medical term for the death of tissue cells. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Nebulizer?
An instrument that provides a drug in its misted form through a face mask; used for severe asthma attacks and for children who have asthma but cannot use an inhaler. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Nausea?
Feeling the need to vomit. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Natural Methods of Family Planning?
Methods of planning a family that focus on a woman’s time of ovulation, either so that pregnancy can be avoided or conception is likely. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Natural Childbirth?
A technique of giving birth that stresses relaxation techniques so that the use of pain-relieving drugs can be minimized; also called prepared childbirth. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org