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non-specific

Having a general effect.

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

A group of drugs that give pain relief and reduce inflammation.

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

A group of drugs that give pain relief and reduce inflammation.

normochromic anaemia

A form of anaemia in which the concentration of haemoglobin in the red blood cells is within normal range.

NSAID

non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug

NSAIDs

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. A group of drugs that provide pain relief and reduce inflammation.

NUD

Non-ulcer dyspepsia

nystagmus

A condition in which there is involuntary movement of the eyes.

neutropenia

A blood disorder where there is an abnormally low number of white blood cells

neuraxis

The axis of the central nervous system; the direction along which the central nervous system lies.

nil by mouth

A term applied to patients who are not permitted to take food or drink orally.

non-proliferative

Typically related to cancers; a cancer or other condition that does not spread.

needle track seeding

A complication arising from a biopsy whereby the tumour cells are released into the surrounding tissues.

nanoparticle

A microscopic particle of matter that is measured on the nanoscale, usually one that measures less than 100 nanometers.