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NERVE ROOT

are the part of the nerve body which connects directly to either the spinal cord or the brain.

NETWORK ANALYSIS

is the study and analysis of the relationships between sampling units, such as individuals within a specific network, such as…

NEURAL INTEGRATION

is the algebraic representation and summation of any excitatory or inhibitory postsynaptic potentials which govern the potential for firing in…

NEURALGIA

is the sensation of pain which is typically recurrent (persistent), sharp and spasmodic in fashion.

NEUROETHOLOGY

is a strand of biology which looks at animal behaviours with respect to neural processes and structures.

NEUROLEPTIC SYNDROME

describes the effects on individuals who have ingested or been prescripted antipsychotic drugs for treatment. Symptoms include- reduced motor activity…

NEURONTIN

a common or trade name for a drug called gabapentin.

NEUROSECRETION

is an umbrella term used to describe the exocytosis of substances such as hormones or neurotransmitters by neural tissue.

NEUROTOXIN

describes any substance which is potentially destructive to the nervous system.

NEXUS

describes a bond or connection which is perceived hypothetically by members of a group or series.

NIHIL EX NIHILO FIT

was first introduced by Parmenides, a Greek philosopher around 480 BC. It is a simple expression, in Latin, which simply…

NOCEBO

is an unwanted physical or emotional symptom which is caused by a placebo.

NOISE

is an umbrella term used to describe a number of definitions. For example, noise, in a derogatory fashion may imply…

NOMINALISM

was primarily active during medieval philosophy with a belief that only concrete particulars have real substantial existence and the existence…

NONATTITUDC

noun. originally proposed by Philip I. Converse, an very dismal outlook which has little persistence over time and little rejection…

NONDIRECTED DISCUSSION METHOD

a conversation between at least two people about a particular subject without format of any kind or the impeding of…

NONLINEAR REGRESSION MODEL

any regression model which isn't linear in its parameters. These models can't be resolved by the techniques of ordinary least…

NONREVERSAL SHIFT

with regard to discriminations involving two choices, an alteration in predicaments such that stimulants which were previously not essential in…

NONVERBAL LEARNING DISORDER (NLD)

an acquisition incapability which is marked by limited skills in critical thinking and impediments in processing non-verbal data. This impacts…

NORMALIZATION PRINCIPLE

the idea which people with cognitive or tangible impairments shouldn't be denied cultural and carnal unions and engagement in societal…