| neck reflexes | Changes in position of the head cause alterations in tone of the neck muscles through stimulation of proprioceptors in the labyrinth which bring the head into its correct position in space; stimulation of proprioceptors in the neck muscles causes in turn reflex movements of the limbs which bring the animal into the normal position in relation to the head. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| neck sign | <clinical sign> A physical examination finding that can indicate inflammation of the meninges (meningitis), performed in two forms: passive flexion of one leg results in a similar movement on the opposite side or if the neck is passively flexed, flexion occurs in the legs. (27 Sep 1997) |
| neck, wry | Medically called spasmodic torticollis, or torticollis. The most common of the focal dystonias. In torticollis, the muscles in the neck that control the position of the head are affected, causing the head to twist and turn to one side. In addition, the head may be pulled forward or backward. (12 Dec 1998) |
| neck-shaft angle | <orthopaedics> The angle formed by the meeting of a line drawn through the shaft of the femur with one passing through the long axis of the femoral neck; normally it is about 127 |
| neckar nut | <botany> See Nicker nut. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| necked | 1. Having (such) a neck; chiefly used in composition; as, stiff-necked. 2. Cracked; said of a treenail. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| necklace | Term used to describe a skin rash that encircles the neck. (05 Mar 2000) |
| necklace of Venus | An obsolete term for syphilitic leukoderma. (05 Mar 2000) |
| neckmould | A small convex molding surrounding a column at the jinction of the shaft and capital. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| neckweed | <botany> An American annual weed (veronica peregrina), with small white flowers and a roundish pod. The hemp; so called as furnishing ropes for hanging criminals. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| necrectomy | Operative removal of any necrosed tissue. Origin: necr-+ G. Ektome, excision (05 Mar 2000) |
| necro- | Death, necrosis. Origin: G. Nekros, corpse (05 Mar 2000) |
| necrobacillosis | Any disease with which the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum is associated. (05 Mar 2000) |
| necrobiosis | <biology> The death of a part by molecular disintegration and without loss of continuity, as in the processes of degeneration and atrophy. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. Dead + way of life, fr. Life. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| necrobiosis lipoidica | A degenerative disease of the dermal connective tissue characterised by the development of erythematous papules or nodules in the pretibial area. The papules form plaques covered with telangiectatic vessels. More than half of the affected patients have diabetes. (12 Dec 1998) |