Having a general effect.
non-specific
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.