English to English Dictionary

Neurosurgery

The medical specialty concerned with the surgical treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Neurotomy

The surgical cutting or dissection of a nerve, often performed to relieve chronic pain or spasticity.

New Era Murder

A term used to describe a homicide that occurs during a significant transitional period in society.

Nicodemus

A biblical figure, specifically a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin who assisted in the burial of Jesus.

Nictitate

To blink or wink the eyes rapidly.

Nictitation

The act of winking or blinking, especially frequent or involuntary blinking.

Niddering

An infamous, cowardly, or contemptible person.

Nidify

To build, form, or settle into a nest; to nest.

Niggerdom

A derogatory term used to describe the culture or community associated with black people, often used in a pejorative context.

Nimrod

The biblical patriarch and king credited in ancient texts with establishing major urban centers including Nineveh.

Ninnyhammer

A foolish, silly, or inept person; a simpleton.

Ninus

The legendary king of Assyria and mythical founder of the ancient city of Nineveh according to classical Greek and Roman historiography.