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NEUROFIBRILLARY TANGLES

are collections of insoluble hyperphosphorylated tau protein which have been associated with the development of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's

NEUROLOGICAL AMNESIA

defines any loss of memory which is due to an injury affecting the nervous system.

NEUROPATHY

defines any disease of the nervous system, commonly found in the peripheral nerves.

NEUROSYPHILIS

usually results in blindness and an array of severe neurological deficits such as memory impairment and an inability to concentrate

NEUROTROPHIC FACTOR

any polypeptide which is synthesized and then released by neurons to support their growth.

NICOTINE DEPENDENCE

is described in the DSM (Diagnostic Statistical Manual) as: a cluster of cognitive, behavioural, and physiological symptoms indicating continued use

NIRVANA PRINCIPLE

with respect to psychoanalytic theory, the Nirvana principle is the idea that all instincts and life principles aim to remove

NOCICEPTOR

are typically receptors which respond to stimuli which are harmful or painful.

NOISE DOSE

is a measure of the percentage of the noise which a employee is subjected to in relation to the maximum

NOMOLOGICAL NET

is a network of beliefs or inferences about a specific variable.

NONCENTRAL F DISTRIBUTION

an f-distribution wherein the noncentrality parametere isn't equivalent to zero.

NONDIRECTIVE TEACHING MODEL

a individual-oriented teaching model, correlated with Carl rogers's technique, which is mostly concerned with growing the capability for self-instruction while

NONNORMATIVE INFLUENCES

affects on lifespan growth which are abnormal, in which they happen to just one or a few people and do

NONSHARED ENVIRONMENT

with regard to behavior genetic analyses, those facets of a surrounding climate which peoples living together don't share and which

NONVERBAL VOCABULARY TEST

an examination of vocabulary which doesn't neccesitate a verbal reaction, like one wherein the participant must point to a picture

NORMATIVE COMPLIANCE

changes in a person's actions stemming from normative influence.

NOSOLOGY

noun. the scientific study and categorization of diseases and disorders, both mental and physical.

NUCHAL RIGIDITY

rigidity along the posterior area of the neck, that can be correlated with trauma, damage, or neurological illness.

NUISANCE PARAMETER

a parameter of secondary focus which has to be approximated in effort to attain an approximation of or challenge a

NURSING BEHAVIOR

the supervision by a female of essential nutrition for her young children until they're able of attaining their own food