English to English Dictionary

Nephrectomy

A surgical procedure to remove one or both kidneys.

Nephrologist

A medical doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases.

Nephropexy

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

Nephrotomy

A surgical procedure involving an incision into the kidney.

Nepotism

The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

Nerve

A bundle of fibers that transmits impulses of sensation to the brain or spinal cord, and impulses from these to the muscles and organs.

Nerve Wreck

A state of extreme emotional or psychological distress.

Nervous

Characterized by or showing feelings of anxiety or nervousness.

Nervous Wreck

A person who is extremely anxious or stressed, often to the point of being unable to function normally.

Nervously

In a manner that shows or suggests nervousness.

Nervousness

A state of acute nervous mental tension or anxiety.

Nesshin

A state of being enthusiastic or passionate about something.