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Neutrophil
Neutrophil A mature white blood cell with a three- to five-lobed nucleus.
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Blood
The life-maintaining fluid which is made up of plasma, red blood cells (erythrocytes), white blood cells (leukocytes), and platelets; blood circulates through the body's heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries; it carries away waste matter and carbon dioxide, and brings nourishment, electrolytes, hormones, vitamins, antibodies, heat, and oxygen to the tissues.
Cell
Fundamental structural unit of all life. The cell consists primarily of an outer plasma membrane, which separates it from the environment; the genetic material (DNA), which encodes heritable information for the maintainance of life; and the cytoplasm, a heterogeneous assemblage of ions, molecules, and fluid.
Nucleus
Plural: nuclei. The compartment of a cell that contains the chromosomes.
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Neutrexin
Neutrexin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): trimetrexate glucuronate.
Neutrophilia
An increase of neutrophilic leukocytes in blood or tissues; also frequently used synonymously with leukocytosis, inasmuch as the latter is generally the result of an increased number of neutrophilic granulocytes in the circulating blood (or in the tissues, or both).
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Nephritis
Inflammation of a kidney.
Nephrosis
A disease of the kidney that causes malfunction but no inflammation. Also called nephrotic syndrome.
Neurofibromatosis
An inherited disorder that causes dark spots on the skin and tumors of the skin, peripheral, optic and acoustic nerves.
Neurology
The branch of medicine that pertains to the nervous system.
Neuroma
A benign but sometimes painful tumor growing on a nerve.
Neutrophil
Night blindness
A reduced ability to see in dim light. May be caused by a vitamin-A deficiency or glaucoma.
Nit
The egg of a louse.
Nocturia
Excessive urination at night.
Node
A swelling, knot or knob.
Nonunion
Failure of the ends of a broken bone to mend.
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