| nasogastric |
A small plastic tube placed in the stomach through the nose or mouth. It can be used to feed a baby, give medicines, or remove air from the stomach.
Ãâó: www.umassmemorial.org/ummhc/hospitals/med_center/s...
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| nas |
Certification by a commander (or a designee) of a Military Treatment Facility, and recorded on DD Form 1251, Uniformed Services Military Treatment Facility Nonavailability Statement (NAS), stating that medical care required by a CHAMPUS beneficiary does not exist or cannot be provided in a timely manner at the facility concerned.
Ãâó: www.tricare.osd.mil/mhsophsc/mhs_supportcenter/Glo...
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| nasal septum |
vertical partition separating the nasal cavity into left and right sides; of bone (perpendicular plate of ethmoid and vomer) and cartilage, covered with a mucous membrane
Ãâó: www.medtrng.net/webtemplate/glossary_main.htm
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| nasolacrimal duct |
a canal that transports the lacrimal secretion (tears) from the nasolacrimal sac into the nose
Ãâó: www.medtrng.net/webtemplate/glossary_main.htm
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| nasopharynx |
the uppermost portion of the pharynx, lying posterior to the nose & extending down to the soft palate
Ãâó: www.medtrng.net/webtemplate/glossary_main.htm
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