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  • Nervine

    A nerve tonic that acts therapeutically upon the nerves, particularly in the sense of a sedative that serves to calm ruffled nerves. Restores the nerves, relaxes the nervous system. A substance that acts upon the nerves; particularly to calm the nerves. A tonic herb the strengthens the nerves. An agent that affects, strengthens, or calms…

  • Nerve growth factor (NGF)

    A small protein that induces the differentiation and survival of particular target neurons (nerve cells). A protein produced by the salivary glands (and also in tumors) that greatly increases growth/reproduction of nerve cells and guides the formation of neural networks. In the brain, NGF is thought to increase the production of the messenger chemical, acetylchoHne,…

  • Nephrotoxicity

    Poisonous effect of some substances, both toxic chemicals and medication, on the kidney. A substance that is toxic to the kidney.  

  • Nephrotic syndrome

    Nonspecific disorder in which the kidney glomeruli are damaged, causing them to leak large amounts of protein. Increasing oedema, albuminuria and raised blood pressure resulting from nephrosis. Kidney damage characterized by increased permeability in renal tubules and loss of protein in the glomerular filtrate. Degenerative renal lesions resulting from damage to the basement membrane of…

  • Nephropathy

    A disorder of the kidney. Diabetic complication that involves the kidney and may lead to chronic renal failure and dialysis. A disease or medical disorder of the kidney. Disease of the kidney. It includes inflammatory (nephritis), degenerative (nephrosis), and sclerotic lesions of the kidney. Nephropathy serves as a general descriptor for any ailment or harm…

  • Nephrolithiasis

    Process of forming a kidney stone in the kidney or lower urinary tract. A condition in which stones form in the kidney. Nephrolithiasis n. the presence of stones in the kidney. Such stones can cause pain and blood in the urine, but they may produce no symptoms. Full investigation is undertaken to determine the underlying…

  • Nephritis

    Inflammation of the kidneys from any of a variety of causes, most commonly streptococcal infections. Inflammation of the nephrons or kidney inflammation as seen in acute nephritis, glomerulonephritis, and interstitial nephritis. Inflammation of one or both kidneys. Nephritis is among the most com¬ mon of kidney diseases and occurs more frequently in childhood and adolescence…

  • Nephrin

    Is a protein necessary for the proper functioning of the renal filtration barrier.  

  • Nephric

    Relating to or connected with a kidney.  

  • Nephrectomy

    Surgical removal of a kidney, performed to remove a tumor, drain an abscess, or treat other kidney disorder. Surgical removal of a kidney. Nephrectomy is generally undertaken only if the person’s other kidney is functioning normally. It is indicated when there is irreversible damage to a kidney. Cancer is the most common reason to perform…

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