Category: N

Cells generated by the developing fetus that later develop into both nerve cells and cells found in the adrenal medulla.  

A sudden drop in blood pressure that induces lightheadedness, hazy eyesight, and loss of consciousness; frequently accompanied by persistent weariness.  

An anomaly in the neural tube of an embryo, the precursor to the formation of the spinal cord and brain.  

A fluid-filled sac located at the posterior region of an embryo’s neck, detectable through ultrasound. When this area appears abnormally thickened, it could indicate the likelihood of the infant being born with a congenital heart defect.  

A recurrent and uncontrolled movement, such as muscle spasms or repetitive blinking.  

A diagnostic test that gauges the duration it takes for a nerve impulse to traverse a defined distance along the nerve following electronic stimulation.  

The velocity and intensity of signal transmission by nerve cells, which can be assessed to unveil the nature of nerve injury, such as harm to nerve cells or the protective myelin sheath. Examining these factors aids in understanding the nature of nerve damage.  

A diagnostic procedure involving the surgical removal of a small segment of a damaged nerve for microscopic examination.  

A parasitic nematode exhibiting an elongated, tubular physique.  

A fatal respiratory condition characterized by the demise of pulmonary tissue, frequently preceding the formation of a lung abscess.