Medical Terms beginning with N  

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nadir  
English
Technical (English): nadir
Popular (English): low point
Spanish
Technical: nadir (nm)
Popular: el punto más bajo


nail  
English
Technical (English): nail
Popular (English): nail
Spanish
Technical: uña
Popular: uña


nap  
English
Technical (English): nap
Popular (English): nap
Spanish
Technical: siesta
Popular: siesta


nape  
English
Technical (English): nape
Popular (English): nape
Spanish
Technical: nuca
Popular: nuca


narcolepsy  
English
Technical (English): narcolepsy
Popular (English): narcolepsy
Spanish
Technical: narcolepsia
Popular: narcolepsia


narcosis  
English
Technical (English): narcosis
Popular (English): narcosis
Spanish
Technical: narcosis
Popular: narcosis


narcotic  
English
Technical (English): narcotic
Popular (English): morphine-like drug
Spanish
Technical: narcótico (nm)
Popular: agente que produce insensibilidad, estupor o anestesia


narcotic  
English
Technical (English): narcotic
Popular (English): narcotic
Spanish
Technical: narcótico
Popular: narcótico


Narcotic Anonymous  
English
Technical (English): Narcotic Anonymous
Popular (English): Narcotic Anonymous
Spanish
Technical: Narcóticos Anónimos
Popular: Narcóticos Anónimos


nasal  
English
Technical (English): nasal
Popular (English): nose-related
Spanish
Technical: nasal (adj)
Popular: relativo a la nariz


nasal cavity  
English
Technical (English): nasal cavity
Popular (English): nasal cavity
Spanish
Technical: cavidad nasal, hoyo de la nariz
Popular: cavidad nasal, hoyo de la nariz


nasal spray  
English
Technical (English): nasal spray
Popular (English): nasal spray
Spanish
Technical: atomizador nasal
Popular: atomizador nasal


nasolacrimal  
English
Technical (English): nasolacrimal
Popular (English): nose and tear duct related
Spanish
Technical: nasolacrimal (adj)
Popular: relativo a la nariz y al aparato lagrimal )


natal  
English
Technical (English): natal
Popular (English): natal
Spanish
Technical: natal
Popular: natal


national disaster medical system  
English
Technical (English): national disaster medical system
Popular (English): national disaster medical system
Spanish
Technical: sistema médico nacional para desastres
Popular: sistema médico nacional para desastres


Native American  
English
Technical (English): Native American
Popular (English): Native American
Spanish
Technical: nativo americano, indio americano
Popular: nativo americano, indio americano


natriuresis  
English
Technical (English): natriuresis
Popular (English): excretion of sodium by kidneys
Spanish
Technical: natriuresis (nf)
Popular: excreción de cantidades anormales de sodio en la orina


natural childbirth  
English
Technical (English): natural childbirth
Popular (English): natural childbirth
Spanish
Technical: parto natural
Popular: parto natural


natural disaster  
English
Technical (English): natural disaster
Popular (English): natural disaster
Spanish
Technical: desastre natural
Popular: desastre natural


natural family planning  
English
Technical (English): natural family planning
Popular (English): natural family planning
Spanish
Technical: planificación familiar natural
Popular: planificación familiar natural


natural phenomenon  
English
Technical (English): natural phenomenon
Popular (English): natural phenomenon
Spanish
Technical: fenómeno natural
Popular: fenómeno natural


naturopath  
English
Technical (English): naturopath
Popular (English): naturopath
Spanish
Technical: naturista
Popular: naturista


nausea  
English
Technical (English): nausea
Popular (English): feeling sick
Spanish
Technical: náusea (nf)
Popular: Ganas de vomitar


nausea  
English
Technical (English): nausea
Popular (English): nausea
Spanish
Technical: náusea, mareo, estómago revuelto, asco
Popular: náusea, mareo, estómago revuelto, asco


navel  
English
Technical (English): navel
Popular (English): navel
Spanish
Technical: ombligo
Popular: ombligo


nearsighted  
English
Technical (English): nearsighted
Popular (English): nearsighted
Spanish
Technical: corto de vista
Popular: corto de vista


nebulizer  
English
Technical (English): nebulizer
Popular (English): nebulizer
Spanish
Technical: nebulizador, máquina de vapor
Popular: nebulizador, máquina de vapor


neck  
English
Technical (English): neck
Popular (English): neck
Spanish
Technical: cuello, pescuezo
Popular: cuello, pescuezo


necrolysis  
English
Technical (English): necrolysis
Popular (English): gangrene
Spanish
Technical: necrólisis (nf)
Popular: separación y exfoliación del tejido a causa de muerte celular


necrosis  
English
Technical (English): necrosis
Popular (English): gangrene
Spanish
Technical: necrosis (nf)
Popular: muerte celular en un organismo vivo


necrosis  
English
Technical (English): necrosis
Popular (English): necrosis
Spanish
Technical: necrosis
Popular: necrosis


nectarine  
English
Technical (English): nectarine
Popular (English): nectarine
Spanish
Technical: nectarina
Popular: nectarina


needle  
English
Technical (English): needle
Popular (English): needle
Spanish
Technical: aguja
Popular: aguja


negative  
English
Technical (English): negative
Popular (English): negative
Spanish
Technical: negativo (adj)
Popular: sin resultado, no positivo, bajo la línea cero


negative  
English
Technical (English): negative
Popular (English): negative
Spanish
Technical: negativo(a)
Popular: negativo(a)


negative pressure room  
English
Technical (English): negative pressure room
Popular (English): negative pressure room
Spanish
Technical: cuarto de presión negativa
Popular: cuarto de presión negativa


negative test result  
English
Technical (English): negative test result
Popular (English): negative test result
Spanish
Technical: resultado negativo
Popular: resultado negativo


neonatal  
English
Technical (English): neonatal
Popular (English): neonatal
Spanish
Technical: neonatal
Popular: neonatal


neonatal  
English
Technical (English): neonatal
Popular (English): new baby-related
Spanish
Technical: neonatal (adj)
Popular: relativo al primer mes de vida


neonate  
English
Technical (English): neonate
Popular (English): neonate
Spanish
Technical: recién nacido, neonato
Popular: recién nacido, neonato


neoplasm  
English
Technical (English): neoplasm
Popular (English): neoplasm
Spanish
Technical: neoplasma
Popular: neoplasma


neoplastic  
English
Technical (English): neoplastic
Popular (English): tumour-related
Spanish
Technical: neoplásico (adj)
Popular: relativo a un cáncer


nephrectomy  
English
Technical (English): nephrectomy
Popular (English): nephrectomy
Spanish
Technical: nefrectomía
Popular: nefrectomía


nephritis  
English
Technical (English): nephritis
Popular (English): nephritis
Spanish
Technical: nefritis
Popular: nefritis


nephritis  
English
Technical (English): nephritis
Popular (English): kidney inflammation
Spanish
Technical: nefritis (nf)
Popular: inflamación del riñón


nephrolith  
English
Technical (English): nephrolith
Popular (English): kidney stone
Spanish
Technical: nefrolito (nm)
Popular: piedra del riñón


nephrology  
English
Technical (English): nephrology
Popular (English): nephrology
Spanish
Technical: nefrología
Popular: nefrología


nephron  
English
Technical (English): nephron
Popular (English): nephron
Spanish
Technical: nefroma
Popular: nefroma


nephropathy  
English
Technical (English): nephropathy
Popular (English): kidney disease
Spanish
Technical: nefropatía (nf)
Popular: enfermedad del riñón


nephrotic  
English
Technical (English): nephrotic
Popular (English): kidney disorder-related
Spanish
Technical: nefrótico (adj)
Popular: relativo a una enfermedad del riñón o causado por ella


nephrotoxic  
English
Technical (English): nephrotoxic
Popular (English): destructive to the kidneys
Spanish
Technical: nefrotóxico (adj)
Popular: que es tóxico para el riñón


nerve  
English
Technical (English): nerve
Popular (English): nerve
Spanish
Technical: nervio
Popular: nervio


nervous  
English
Technical (English): nervous
Popular (English): nervous
Spanish
Technical: nervioso(a)
Popular: nervioso(a)


nervous breakdown  
English
Technical (English): nervous breakdown
Popular (English): nervous breakdown
Spanish
Technical: crisis nerviosa
Popular: crisis nerviosa


nervous system  
English
Technical (English): nervous system
Popular (English): nervous system
Spanish
Technical: sistema nervioso
Popular: sistema nervioso


nervousness  
English
Technical (English): nervousness
Popular (English): nervousness
Spanish
Technical: nerviosismo
Popular: nerviosismo


nervousness  
English
Technical (English): nervousness
Popular (English): nervousness
Spanish
Technical: nerviosismo (nm)
Popular: excitabilidad e irritabilidad excesivas


neural  
English
Technical (English): neural
Popular (English): nerve-related
Spanish
Technical: neural (adj)
Popular: relativo a los nervios; situado en la región de la columna vertebral


neuralgia  
English
Technical (English): neuralgia
Popular (English): neuralgia
Spanish
Technical: neuralgia
Popular: neuralgia


neuralgia  
English
Technical (English): neuralgia
Popular (English): neuralgia
Spanish
Technical: neuralgia (nf)
Popular: dolor en el trayecto de los nervios


neuritis  
English
Technical (English): neuritis
Popular (English): neuritis
Spanish
Technical: neuritis
Popular: neuritis


neuritis  
English
Technical (English): neuritis
Popular (English): nerve inflammation
Spanish
Technical: neuritis (nf)
Popular: inflamación de un nervio


neurodermatitis  
English
Technical (English): neurodermatitis
Popular (English): skin damage caused by scratching
Spanish
Technical: neurodermatitis (nf)
Popular: enfermedad de la piel producida por causas emocionales


neuroleptanalgesia  
English
Technical (English): neuroleptanalgesia
Popular (English): altered awarenss of pain due to drugs
Spanish
Technical: neuroleptoanalgesia (nf)
Popular: anestesia mediante administración de un neuroléptico y un analgésico


neuroleptic  
English
Technical (English): neuroleptic
Popular (English): tranquilizer
Spanish
Technical: neuroléptico (nm)
Popular: calmante del sistema nervioso


neurological  
English
Technical (English): neurological
Popular (English): nervous system-related
Spanish
Technical: neurológico (adj)
Popular: relativo al sistema nervioso o a la neurología


neurology  
English
Technical (English): neurology
Popular (English): neurology
Spanish
Technical: neurología
Popular: neurología


neuromuscular  
English
Technical (English): neuromuscular
Popular (English): muscle and nerve-related
Spanish
Technical: neuromuscular (adj)
Popular: relativo a la conexión entre los nervios y los músculos


neuronal  
English
Technical (English): neuronal
Popular (English): neuron-related
Spanish
Technical: neuronal (adj)
Popular: relativo a las neuronas


neuropathy  
English
Technical (English): neuropathy
Popular (English): nervous system disorder
Spanish
Technical: neuropatía (nf)
Popular: enfermedad nerviosa


neurosis  
English
Technical (English): neurosis
Popular (English): neurosis
Spanish
Technical: neurosis
Popular: neurosis


neurosurgery  
English
Technical (English): neurosurgery
Popular (English): neurosurgery
Spanish
Technical: neurocirugía
Popular: neurocirugía


neurotic  
English
Technical (English): neurotic
Popular (English): neurotic
Spanish
Technical: neurótico (adj)
Popular: relativo a la neurosis o afectado por ella


neurotoxic  
English
Technical (English): neurotoxic
Popular (English): destructive to nerve tissue
Spanish
Technical: neurotóxico (adj)
Popular: tóxico o destructor del tejido nervioso


neurotransmitter  
English
Technical (English): neurotransmitter
Popular (English): chemical released by nerve endings
Spanish
Technical: neurotransmisor (nm)
Popular: sustancia que por vía química transmite impulsos nerviosos


neurovegetative  
English
Technical (English): neurovegetative
Popular (English): nervous system-related
Spanish
Technical: neurovegetativo (adj)
Popular: perteneciente o relativo al sistema nervioso vegetativo


neutralization  
English
Technical (English): neutralization
Popular (English): neutralization
Spanish
Technical: neutralización (nf)
Popular: proceso por el que una cosa pierde eficacia


neutropenia  
English
Technical (English): neutropenia
Popular (English): low white bolld cell count
Spanish
Technical: neutropenia (nf)
Popular: disminución del número de leucocitos neutrófilos en la sangre


neutrophil  
English
Technical (English): neutrophil
Popular (English): neutrophil
Spanish
Technical: neutrófilo (adj)
Popular: que tiene afinidad por los colorantes neutros


new mother  
English
Technical (English): new mother
Popular (English): new mother
Spanish
Technical: madre primeriza, nulípara
Popular: madre primeriza, nulípara


new parents  
English
Technical (English): new parents
Popular (English): new parents
Spanish
Technical: padres primerizos
Popular: padres primerizos


newborn  
English
Technical (English): newborn
Popular (English): newborn
Spanish
Technical: recién nacido
Popular: recién nacido


newborn screening test  
English
Technical (English): newborn screening test
Popular (English): newborn screening test
Spanish
Technical: análisis/ prueba para recién nacidos
Popular: análisis/ prueba para recién nacidos


niacin  
English
Technical (English): niacin
Popular (English): niacin
Spanish
Technical: niacina
Popular: niacina


nicotine  
English
Technical (English): nicotine
Popular (English): nicotine
Spanish
Technical: nicotina
Popular: nicotina


nidation  
English
Technical (English): nidation
Popular (English): fertilisation
Spanish
Technical: nidación (nf)
Popular: implantación del embrión maduro


nightmare  
English
Technical (English): nightmare
Popular (English): nightmare
Spanish
Technical: pesadilla
Popular: pesadilla


nil  
English
Technical (English): nil
Popular (English): nil
Spanish
Technical: nulo (adj)
Popular: nulo (adj)


nipple  
English
Technical (English): nipple
Popular (English): nipple
Spanish
Technical: pezón
Popular: pezón


nit  
English
Technical (English): nit
Popular (English): nit
Spanish
Technical: liendre
Popular: liendre


nocturia  
English
Technical (English): nocturia
Popular (English): frequent urination at night
Spanish
Technical: nicturia (nf)
Popular: emisión de orina más abundante durante la noche que durante el día


nocturnal  
English
Technical (English): nocturnal
Popular (English): nocturnal
Spanish
Technical: nocturno (adj)
Popular: relativo a la noche o que ocurre o es activo durante ella


nodose  
English
Technical (English): nodose
Popular (English): with nodes
Spanish
Technical: nodular (adj)
Popular: caracterizado por pequeños nudos sólidos


noise  
English
Technical (English): noise
Popular (English): noise
Spanish
Technical: ruido
Popular: ruido


nonspecific  
English
Technical (English): nonspecific
Popular (English): nonspecific
Spanish
Technical: inespecífico (adj)
Popular: no característico


noodle  
English
Technical (English): noodle
Popular (English): noodle
Spanish
Technical: pasta, fideo
Popular: pasta, fideo


normalization  
English
Technical (English): normalization
Popular (English): normalization
Spanish
Technical: normalización (nf)
Popular: normalización (nf)


normotensive  
English
Technical (English): normotensive
Popular (English): with normal blood pressure
Spanish
Technical: normotenso (adj)
Popular: que tiene tensión o presión normal


nose  
English
Technical (English): nose
Popular (English): nose
Spanish
Technical: nariz
Popular: nariz


nosebleed  
English
Technical (English): nosebleed
Popular (English): nosebleed
Spanish
Technical: hemorragia nasal, sangrado por la nariz
Popular: hemorragia nasal, sangrado por la nariz


nosocomial  
English
Technical (English): nosocomial
Popular (English): disease contracted in hospital
Spanish
Technical: nosocomial (adj)
Popular: relacionado con la hospitalización o con un hospital


nostalgic  
English
Technical (English): nostalgic
Popular (English): nostalgic
Spanish
Technical: nostálgico(a)
Popular: nostálgico(a)


nostril  
English
Technical (English): nostril
Popular (English): nostril
Spanish
Technical: fosa/ ventana nasal
Popular: fosa/ ventana nasal


notification  
English
Technical (English): notification
Popular (English): notification
Spanish
Technical: notificación
Popular: notificación


nourishing  
English
Technical (English): nourishing
Popular (English): nourishing
Spanish
Technical: nutritivo, alimenticio
Popular: nutritivo, alimenticio


novocain  
English
Technical (English): novocain
Popular (English): novocain
Spanish
Technical: novocaína
Popular: novocaína


nuclear  
English
Technical (English): nuclear
Popular (English): nuclear
Spanish
Technical: nuclear
Popular: nuclear


nuclear attack  
English
Technical (English): nuclear attack
Popular (English): nuclear attack
Spanish
Technical: ataque nuclear
Popular: ataque nuclear


nuclear explosion  
English
Technical (English): nuclear explosion
Popular (English): nuclear explosion
Spanish
Technical: explosión nuclear
Popular: explosión nuclear


nuclear medicine  
English
Technical (English): nuclear medicine
Popular (English): nuclear medicine
Spanish
Technical: medicina nuclear
Popular: medicina nuclear


nuclear weapon  
English
Technical (English): nuclear weapon
Popular (English): nuclear weapon
Spanish
Technical: arma nuclear
Popular: arma nuclear


nulliparous  
English
Technical (English): nulliparous
Popular (English): never having given birth
Spanish
Technical: nulípara (adj)
Popular: que no ha dado a luz a un lactante viable


numbness  
English
Technical (English): numbness
Popular (English): numbness
Spanish
Technical: entumecimiento, adormecimiento, insensibilidad
Popular: entumecimiento, adormecimiento, insensibilidad


nummular  
English
Technical (English): nummular
Popular (English): coin-like
Spanish
Technical: numular (adj)
Popular: en forma de moneda


nurse  
English
Technical (English): nurse
Popular (English): nurse
Spanish
Technical: enfermero(a), cuidar un enfermo, amamantar, lactar, dar pecho, dar de mamar
Popular: enfermero(a), cuidar un enfermo, amamantar, lactar, dar pecho, dar de mamar


nurse's aid  
English
Technical (English): nurse's aid
Popular (English): nurse's aid
Spanish
Technical: auxiliar de enfermero(a)
Popular: auxiliar de enfermero(a)


nursery  
English
Technical (English): nursery
Popular (English): nursery
Spanish
Technical: sala de recién nacidos, cuarto del bebé, guardería, cunero
Popular: sala de recién nacidos, cuarto del bebé, guardería, cunero


nursing home  
English
Technical (English): nursing home
Popular (English): nursing home
Spanish
Technical: ancianato, asilo de ancianos, casa para personas de la tercera edad
Popular: ancianato, asilo de ancianos, casa para personas de la tercera edad


nursing supervisor  
English
Technical (English): nursing supervisor
Popular (English): nursing supervisor
Spanish
Technical: supervisor(a)/ jefe(a) de enfermería
Popular: supervisor(a)/ jefe(a) de enfermería


nut  
English
Technical (English): nut
Popular (English): nut
Spanish
Technical: nuez, loco(a)
Popular: nuez, loco(a)


nutrient  
English
Technical (English): nutrient
Popular (English): nutrient
Spanish
Technical: sustancia nutritiva
Popular: sustancia nutritiva


nutrient  
English
Technical (English): nutrient
Popular (English): nutrient
Spanish
Technical: nutrimento (nm)
Popular: alimentación, alimento


nutrition  
English
Technical (English): nutrition
Popular (English): nutrition
Spanish
Technical: nutrición, alimentación
Popular: nutrición, alimentación


nutritional problems  
English
Technical (English): nutritional problems
Popular (English): nutritional problems
Spanish
Technical: problemas de nutrición/ alimentación
Popular: problemas de nutrición/ alimentación


nutritionist  
English
Technical (English): nutritionist
Popular (English): nutritionist
Spanish
Technical: nutricionista, nutriólogo(a)
Popular: nutricionista, nutriólogo(a)


nutritive  
English
Technical (English): nutritive
Popular (English): nutritive
Spanish
Technical: nutritivo(a), alimenticio(a)
Popular: nutritivo(a), alimenticio(a)


nutritive element  
English
Technical (English): nutritive element
Popular (English): nutritive element
Spanish
Technical: elemento nutritivo
Popular: elemento nutritivo


nystagmus  
English
Technical (English): nystagmus
Popular (English): wonky eyes
Spanish
Technical: nistagmo (nm)
Popular: movimiento rápido e involuntario del globo ocular


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