Glossary

NMDA receptor antagonists are a class of anesthetics that work to antagonise (inhibit) the action of the N-methyl d-aspartate receptor (NMDAR).

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications widely used to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and bring down a high temperature (fever).

Non-verbal learning disorder is a condition in which individuals demonstrate the behaviour pattern of Asperger syndrome and also have problems with the non-verbal skills of arithmetic and some visuo-spatial skills.

The nonverbal reading approach is a reading strategy designed for students with severe speech and physical impairments.

Nootropil is a brand name for piracetam, a drug sometimes taken as a dietary supplement which is designed to protect the cerebral cortex in the brain against a deficiency of oxygen.

Noradrenalin is a hormone and neurotransmitter secreted by the adrenal medulla and the nerve endings of the sympathetic nervous system.

Norepinephrine, also called levarterenol and noradrenalin, is a hormone and neurotransmitter that causes vasoconstriction and increases in heart rate, blood pressure, and the sugar level of the blood.

Norpramin is a brand name for desipramine, a type of tricyclic antidepresssant, which is used to treat depression.

Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, sold under a variety of brand names including Allegron, Aventyl and Pamelor.

Nosology is the systematic classification of diseases, disorders and other conditions.

The Nourishing Traditions diet requires you to consume a combination of traditional food types while avoiding processed foods.

The Nova Scotia Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention model is used in Nova Scotia and is based on a behavioural intervention called pivotal response training.

NRA is an acronym for the nonverbal reading approach, a reading strategy designed for students with severe speech and physical impairments.

NS EIBI is an acronym for the Nova Scotia Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention model, which is based on a behavioural intervention called pivotal response training.

NT is an acronym for neurotypical, a term sometimes used to describe people not on the autism spectrum.

Nucleotides are organic molecules that serve as the monomers, or subunits, of nucleic acids like DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).

Nutraceutical is a food or nutritional supplement which is claimed to have a medicinal effect on human health.

NVLD is an acronym for non-verbal learning disorder, a condition in which individuals demonstrate the behaviour pattern of Asperger syndrome, and who also have problems with the non-verbal skills of arithmetic and some visuo-spatial skills.

Nystaforrm is a brand name for nystatin,  a type of antifungal drug.

Nystatin is a type of antifungal drug sold under various brand names including Barstatin, Candex, Korostatin, Mycostatin, Mykinac, Nilstat, Nystaform, Nystatin, Nystex and Nystop.