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Noninfectious Uveitis
Noninfectious Uveitis: Definition and Description of Noninfectious Uveitis: Noninfectious uveitis is an inflammatory condition that affects the uvea, the middle layer of the eye, which comprises the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. Unlike infectious uveitis, which has identifiable pathogens such as bacteria or viruses, noninfectious uveitis is primarily caused by autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders, or…
Nonthrombocytopenic Idiopathic Purpura
Nonthrombocytopenic Idiopathic Purpura: Definition and Description of Nonthrombocytopenic Idiopathic Purpura: Nonthrombocytopenic Idiopathic Purpura (NIIP) is a form of bleeding disorder characterized by the presence of purpura, which are small purple spots on the skin caused by bleeding underneath. Unlike other forms of purpura, such as those associated with thrombocytopenia, patients with NIIP have normal platelet…
Nontraditional Medicine
Nontraditional Medicine: Definition and Description of Nontraditional Medicine: Nontraditional medicine, often referred to as alternative or complementary medicine, encompasses a wide range of practices that fall outside conventional biomedical treatment. This form of medicine includes therapeutic approaches such as acupuncture, herbal remedies, homeopathy, and naturopathy, which aim to treat or prevent illnesses through natural and…
Norrbottnian Gaucher Disease
Norrbottnian Gaucher Disease: Definition and Description of Norrbottnian Gaucher Disease: Norrbottnian Gaucher Disease is a rare genetic disorder, a variant of Gaucher disease, characterized by the deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase, which leads to the accumulation of fatty substances in various organs, notably the spleen, liver, bones, and bone marrow. It is named after the…
Nitroglycerin for Chest Pain
Nitroglycerin for Chest Pain: Definition and Description of Nitroglycerin for Chest Pain: Nitroglycerin is a medication commonly used to treat chest pain (angina) associated with heart disease. It works by relaxing blood vessels, improving blood flow to the heart, and lowering the heart’s oxygen demand. The drug is classified as a nitrate, which is effective…
Nail Patella Syndrome
Nail Patella Syndrome: Definition and Description of Nail Patella Syndrome: Nail Patella Syndrome (NPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities in the nails, bones, and kidneys. This condition is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means only one copy of the mutated gene from an affected parent can cause the disorder…
NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis)
NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis): Definition and Description of NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis): NASH, or Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, is a chronic liver condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver, accompanied by inflammation and liver cell damage. Unlike alcoholic liver disease, NASH occurs in individuals who do not consume significant amounts of alcohol. This condition can progress…
Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Definition and Description of Nasopharyngeal Cancer: Nasopharyngeal cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the nasopharynx, which is the area located behind the nose and above the back of the throat. This cancer most commonly arises from the epithelial cells of the nasopharyngeal lining. It is more prevalent in certain geographic…
Multiple Polyposis of the Colon
Multiple Polyposis of the Colon: Definition and Description of Multiple Polyposis of the Colon: Multiple Polyposis of the Colon is a condition characterized by the presence of numerous polyps in the colon, which are abnormal growths on the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. These polyps can vary in size and may develop over time, possibly…
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Definition and Description of Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), which comprises the brain and spinal cord. In MS, the immune system mistakenly attacks the protective sheath (myelin) that covers nerve fibers, leading to inflammation and damage. This disrupts communication…