What is pediculosis Pediculosis is the medical term for an infection or infestation with lice which are blood feeding parasites. Lice are ectoparasites that live

What is parotitis Parotitis is an inflammation or infection of the parotid salivary glands. Of all the salivary glands, the parotid gland is most commonly

What are neurological disorders Neurological disorders and diseases are those that affect the brain, spinal cord and all the nervous system, includes Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s

What is nosocomial infection Nosocomial infection also called hospital acquired infection. Nosocomial infection is defined as an infection occurring in a patient admitted to the

What is papilledema Papilledema refers to swelling of the optic disc from increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Papilledema must be distinguished from optic disc swelling from other

What is neuroleptic malignant syndrome Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a life-threatening, neurological disorder most often caused by an adverse reaction associated with the use

What is neuropathic pain Neuropathic pain also called nerve pain, is caused by damage or injury to somatosensory nervous system including peripheral fibers (Aβ, Aδ

What is neutropenia Neutropenia is when you have a lower than normal number of neutrophils (a type of white blood cells) in your blood. While

What is Nipah virus Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans) and can also be transmitted through contaminated food

What is nucleic acid Nucleic acid is an important class of large molecules (macromolecules) found in all cells and viruses. Nucleic acid are actually made of