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Night guard
Night guard
Acrylic appliance used to prevent wear and temporomandibular damage caused by grinding or gnashing of the teeth during sleep.
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Night blindness
A reduced ability to see in dim light. May be caused by a vitamin-A deficiency or glaucoma.
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Neuron
A cell specialized to conduct and generate electrical impulses and to carry information from one part of the brain to another.
Nigral
Of or referring to the substantia nigra.
Nerve
Tissue that conveys sensation, temperature, position information to the brain.
Nerve canal
Root. Dental pulp; the internal chamber of a tooth.
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Novocain
Older brand name for a local anesthetic, currently replaced by safer, more effective agents.
Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a group of signs and symptoms including protein in the urine, low blood protein, and swelling. Nephrotic syndrome is caused by disorders that result in some type of damage to the kidney glomerulus, leading to abnormal loss of protein in the urine.
Neuralgic amyotrophy
See 'Brachial neuritis'.
NSAID
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug. Used in the teatment of inflammation - some are related to aspirin.
Novartis
A leading pharmaceutical laboratory multinational.
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