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N.S.A.I.D.

 
 abbreviation for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. These drugs are most useful in alleviating ... 
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Nanometer

 
 a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter. Also known as ... 
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Nasolabial Fold

 
 The skin folds between the corners of the nose & ... 
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Nearsighted

 
 a refractive abnormality of the eye requiring a negative or concave lens for correction. A myopic ... 
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Nebulas

 
 a slightly opaque scar of the cornea. ... 
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Nerve

 
 Commonly used to refer to the tooth pulp, which is the sensitive innermost portion of a tooth. ... 
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Night Guard

 
 A removable device used to minimize the effects of grinding the teeth (bruxism) or joint problems ... 
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Nipple reconstruction

 
 One of several surgical techniques used to reconstruct a nipple after injury, disease or prior ... 
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Nitrous Oxide

 
 A controlled mixture of nitrogen and oxygen gases (N2O) that is inhaled by the patient to reduce ... 
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Nodular Acne

 
 A more severe form of acne with large lesions that are on1 to four centimeters in diameter. The ... 
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Nomogram

 
 a surgeon's adjustment to the laser's computer calculation using a graphic representation of ... 
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Non-comedogenic

 
 A label commonly seen on skin care products that indicates the product was tested and does not ... 
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Nurse Anesthetist

 
 A nurse who is specially trained to anesthetize patients using general anesthesia and local ... 
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