Narcotic
/nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/
Pain-relieving drug inducing drowsiness.
Narrow therapeutic index
/ˈnæroʊ ˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk ˈɪndɛks/
Small safety margin between dose and toxicity.
Nebulization
/ˌnɛbjʊlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Turning medication into fine mist.
Necrosis
/nəˈkroʊsɪs/
Death of cells in organ or tissue.
Negative feedback
/ˈnɛɡətɪv ˈfiːdbæk/
Regulatory mechanism reducing original stimulus.
Neoplasm
/ˈniːoʊplæzəm/
Abnormal growth of tissue.
Nephrotoxicity
/ˌnɛfroʊtɒkˈsɪsɪti/
Toxicity in the kidneys.
Neuroleptic
/ˌnʊəroʊˈlɛptɪk/
Drug used to treat psychotic disorders.
Neuropathy
/nʊˈrɒpəθi/
Dysfunction of peripheral nerves.
Neurotransmitter
/ˌnjʊəroʊtrænzˈmɪtər/
Chemical substance released at nerve ends.
Nicotinic
/ˌnɪkəˈtɪnɪk/
Acetylcholine receptors on muscle/nerves.
Nociceptor
/ˈnoʊsisɛptər/
Sensory receptor for pain.
Non-proprietary
/ˌnɒnprəˈpraɪətəri/
Generic name of a drug.
Norepinephrine
/ˌnɔːrˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/
Hormone involved in fight or flight.
Nosocomial
/ˌnɒsəˈkoʊmiəl/
Originating in a hospital.
Nystagmus
/nɪˈstæɡməs/
Rapid involuntary eye movements.