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NaSodium: a chemical element with symbol Na (from New Latin natrium) and atomic number 11. Sodium is an essential element for all animals and some plants. In animals, sodium ions are used against potassium ions to build up charges on cell membranes, allowing transmission of nerve impulses when the charge is dissipated. The consequent need of animals for sodium causes it to be classified as a dietary inorganic macro-mineral nutrient. Source: Wikipedia |
NECNecrotizing Enterocolitis, the most common, serious gastrointestinal disease affecting newborn infants. Health care providers consider this disease as a medical and surgical emergency. The condition is most commonly seen in premature infants. Source: NIH |
NICUNeonatal intensive-care unit also known as an intensive care nursery (ICN), is an intensive care unit specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants. Source: Wikipedia |
NTDNeural Tube Defects are birth defects of the brain, spine, or spinal cord. They happen in the first month of pregnancy, often before a woman even knows that she is pregnant. The two most common neural tube defects are spina bifida and anencephaly. In spina bifida, the fetal spinal column doesn't close completely. There is usually nerve damage that causes at least some paralysis of the legs. In anencephaly, most of the brain and skull do not develop. Babies with anencephaly are either stillborn or die shortly after birth. Source: MedlinePlus |