English to English Dictionary

Nosography

The classification and description of diseases.

Not long for this world

Likely to die, end, or fail very soon.

Novella

A short novel or a long short story, typically ranging from 10,000 to 40,000 words.

Novocain

A synthetic compound used as a local anesthetic, especially in dentistry to numb specific areas of the mouth.

Nuclear Reaction

A process in which atomic nuclei interact, resulting in the release or absorption of energy.

Nucleolus

A small dense spherical structure in the nucleus of a cell during interphase, primarily responsible for the production and assembly of ribosomes.

Nucleon

A nucleon is a collective term for the particles found in the atomic nucleus, specifically protons and neutrons.

Nullify

To make legally null and void; invalidate.

Nullity

The state of being null; invalidity.

Nuphar

A genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae, commonly known as spatterdock or yellow water lily.

Nursemaid

A female servant employed to care for young children in a household.

Nuzzle

To press or rub affectionately against someone or something with the nose or face.