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nasopharynx |
Noun
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cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx |
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nates |
Noun
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the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on |
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nervus coccygeus |
Noun
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the lowest pair of spinal nerves |
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nabothian gland |
Noun
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one of many small glands of the uterine cervix that secrete mucus |
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navel |
Noun
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a scar where the umbilical cord was attached |
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navel |
Noun
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the center point or middle of something |
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neural arch |
Noun
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a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord |
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neck bone |
Noun
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one of 7 vertebrae in the human spine located in the neck region |
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nervus ischiadicus |
Noun
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arises from the sacral plexus and passes about halfway down the thigh where it divides into the common peroneal and tibial nerves |
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nervus femoralis |
Noun
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one of a pair of nerves that originate from lumbar nerves and supply the muscles and skin of the anterior part of the thigh |
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nervus saphenus |
Noun
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a branch of the femoral nerve that supplies cutaneous branches to the inner aspect of the leg and foot |
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nervus phrenicus |
Noun
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one of a pair of nerves that arises from cervical spinal roots and passes down the thorax to innervate the diaphragm and control breathing |
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nervus ulnaris |
Noun
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a nerve running along the inner side of the arm and passing near the elbow |
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nervus spinalis |
Noun
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any of the 31 pairs of nerves emerging from each side of the spinal cord (each attached to the cord by two roots: ventral and dorsal) |
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nostril |
Noun
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either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose |
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nous |
Noun
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that which is responsible for one's thoughts and feelings |
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nous |
Noun
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common sense |
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naris |
Noun
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any of the openings to the nasal cavities that allow air to flow through the cavities to the pharynx |
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noddle |
Noun
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an informal British expression for head or mind |
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nonverbal intelligence |
Noun
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intelligence that is manifested in the performance of tasks requiring little or no use of language |
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netherworld |
Noun
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(religion) the world of the dead |
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nether region |
Noun
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(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil |
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natural ability |
Noun
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ability that is inherited |
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natural endowment |
Noun
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natural abilities or qualities |
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night vision |
Noun
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the ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight) |
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night-sight |
Noun
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the ability to see in reduced illumination (as in moonlight) |
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numeracy |
Noun
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skill with numbers and mathematics |
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never-never land |
Noun
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a pleasing country existing only in dreams or imagination |
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near vision |
Noun
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vision for objects 2 feet or closer to the viewer |
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narcosis |
Noun
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unconsciousness induced by narcotics or anesthesia |
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nitrogen narcosis |
Noun
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confused or stuporous state caused by high levels of dissolved nitrogen in the blood |
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nosiness |
Noun
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offensive inquisitiveness |
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niff |
Noun
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an unpleasant smell |
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notice |
Noun
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the act of noticing or paying attention |
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notice |
Noun
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polite or favorable attention |
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notice |
Noun
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a short critical review |
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notice |
Noun
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an announcement containing information about an event |
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notice |
Noun
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a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement |
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notice |
Noun
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a request for payment |
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notice |
Noun
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advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract |
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notice |
Verb
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make or write a comment on |
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notice |
Verb
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express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with |
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notice |
Verb
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notice or perceive |
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notice |
Verb
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discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of |
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needle biopsy |
Noun
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biopsy of deep tissue that is obtained through a hollow needle |
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network topology |
Noun
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the configuration of a communication network |
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nightmare |
Noun
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a terrifying or deeply upsetting dream |
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nightmare |
Noun
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a situation resembling a terrifying dream |
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non sequitur |
Noun
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a logical conclusion that does not follow from the premises |
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non sequitur |
Noun
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a reply that has no relevance to what preceded it |