English to English Dictionary

Nerve-resection

The surgical excision or removal of all or a portion of a nerve, typically performed to relieve chronic pain or treat specific neurological conditions.

Nerve-sparing

Designating a surgical procedure that avoids or minimizes damage to surrounding nerves in order to preserve normal bodily functions.

Nerve-transection

The complete cutting or severing of a nerve, either accidentally through trauma or intentionally as a surgical procedure.

Neurasthenia

An ill-defined medical condition characterized by lassitude, fatigue, headache, and irritability, associated with emotional and physical exhaustion.

Neurectomy

The surgical removal of all or part of a nerve.

Neurism

A condition or theory related to the nerves or nervous system.

Neurocognitive disorders

A category of mental disorders characterized by acquired deficits in cognitive function that represent a decline from a previously attained level of performance.

Neurodevelopmental disorder

A group of conditions arising in the developmental period characterized by developmental deficits that produce impairments of personal, social, academic, or occupational functioning.

Neurogenic

Originating from or caused by the nervous system or neural tissue.

Neurolysis

The surgical freeing or liberation of a nerve from surrounding scar tissue or adhesions to restore function or relieve pressure.

Neuropsychiatrist

A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and behavioral disorders associated with diseases of the nervous system.

Neurorrhaphy

The surgical suturing of the divided ends of a severed or injured nerve.