English to English Dictionary

Neo-Catholic

Relating to or advocating a modern, modified, or newly adapted form of Catholicism.

Neocatholicism

Modernist or revised movements, interpretations, and theological stances within the Catholic Church, especially those arising in the post-Vatican II era.

Neoclassicism

The revival of a classical style or treatment in art, literature, architecture, or music, typically characterized by restraint, harmony, and proportion.

Neoisolationism

A political philosophy advocating for a country to minimize its involvement in international affairs and focus on domestic issues.

Neonaticide

The act of killing a newborn infant, particularly within the first 24 hours after birth.

Neonatocide

The deliberate act of killing a newborn infant.

Neoplasm

An abnormal growth of tissue resulting from uncontrolled, progressive multiplication of cells.

Neorama

An exhibition of panoramic paintings or architectural views illuminated by variable, changing light effects to produce realistic impressions of time and weather.

Nephropexy

A surgical procedure to attach a displaced or floating kidney back to the posterior abdominal wall.

Nerve Wreck

A state of extreme emotional or psychological distress.

Nerve-ablation

A medical procedure that uses heat, chemicals, or extreme cold to destroy targeted nerve tissue in order to interrupt pain signals sent to the brain.

Nerve-decompression

A surgical procedure performed to relieve excessive pressure, pinching, or entrapment on a nerve, commonly used to treat conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica.