Vocabulary (N's) Flashcards
The nostrils
Nares
Unconsciousness produced by a drug, usually narcotics, and certain toxic chemicals.
Narcosis
A central nervous system depressant which can cause symptoms including headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue. In high concentrations, stupor and unconsciousness can occur.
Narcotic
Space between the roof of the mouth and the floor of the cranial cavity.
Nasal Cavity
The anterior fold of the cheek which descends laterally along the upper lip form the wing of the nose; a natural facial marking.
Nasolabial Fold
Embalming instrument used to aspirate the throat by means of the nostrils
Nasal Tube Aspirator
Tests and certifies respiratory protective devices and air sampling detector tubes, recommends occupational exposure limits for various substances, and assists OSHA inoccupational safety and health investigations and research.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH
Antemortem, physiological death of the cells of the body followed by their replacement most cells in the body are completely replaced every 14 years.
Necrobiosis
Pathological death of tissue still a part of the living organism.
Necrosis
Preparation room equipment used to hold suturing needles and keep them in good condition; an instrument used to hold a suturing needle while suturing.
Needle Holder
A mechanical device used to impel specially designed metal pins into bone.
Needle Injector
The abnormal, excessive and uncontrolled multiplication of cells with the formation of a mass or new growth of tissue.
Neoplasm aka Tumor
A material capable of causing an abnormal growth of tissue.
Neoplastic Agent
Inflammation of the kidneys.
Nephritis
Metabolic by-products that contain nitrogen, such as urea and uric acid. These compounds have a high affinity for formaldehyde and tend to neutralize embalming chemicals.
Nitrogenous Waste
