| nosema | A genus of parasitic protozoa. Some species are pathogenic for invertebrates of economic importance while others are being researched for possible roles in controlling pest insects. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| Nosematidae | A family of the class Microsporida that includes the genera Encephalitozoon and Nosema, containing several pathogenic and economically important species. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nosematosis | An infection of rabbits with the protozoan parasite Encephalitozoon cuniculi that can cause a focal interstitial nephritis; one case of nosematosis has been reported in humans. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nosepiece | A microscope attachment, consisting of several objectives surrounding a central pivot. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nosepiece rotating | <microscopy> A device on the end of the microscope tube to permit the mounting of two to six objectives, any of which may be swung into place, ready for use, by rotating the nose-piece to the desired position. The nosepiece usually occupies a mechanical-tubelength space of 15 mm. (05 Aug 1998) |
| nosesmart | <botany> A kind of cress, a pungent cruciferous plant, including several species of the genus Nasturtium. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nosetiology | Rarely used term for the study of the causes of disease. Origin: G. Nosos, disease, + aitia, cause, + logos, study (05 Mar 2000) |
| noso- | Disease. See: path-. Origin: G. Nosos (05 Mar 2000) |
| nosochthonography | Synonym: geomedicine. Origin: noso-+ G. Chthon, the earth, + graphe, a description (05 Mar 2000) |
| nosocomial | <microbiology> Pertaining to or originating in the hospital, said of an infection not present or incubating prior to admittance to the hospital, but generally occurring 72 hours after admittance, the term is usually used to refer to patient disease, but hospital personnel may also acquire nosocomial infection. Compare: iatrogenic. Origin: Gr. Komeion = to take care of (18 Nov 1997) |
| nosocomial gangrene | A chronic ulcer that appears in pressure areas in debilitated patients confined to bed or otherwise immobilised, due to a circulatory defect from the enhanced tissue pressure in high-contact areas, often occurring over a bony prominence (for example sacral decubitus). (27 Sep 1997) |
| nosocomial infection | <microbiology> Hospital acquired infection: commonest are due to Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, E. Coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Serratia marcescens and Proteus mirabilis. (18 Nov 1997) |
| nosocomial pneumonia | <chest medicine> A type of pneumonia that is caused by bacteria contracted during a hospitalisation. These hospital-acquired infections tend to be more difficult to treat due to the bacteria's relative resistance to common forms of antibiotic therapy. Risk of nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infection is a major determinant when a physician decides whether or not the risks outweigh the benefits concerning necessity for hospitalisation. (13 Nov 1997) |
| nosogenesis | Nosogeny Rarely used terms for pathogenesis. Origin: noso-+ G. Genesis, production. (05 Mar 2000) |
| nosogenic | <pathology> Capable of causing disease. Origin: Gr. Gennan = to produce (18 Nov 1997) |