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NIRS is the abbreviations of Near-infrared spectroscopy which refers to a method of brain imaging that measures activity in different regions of the brain by using the degree to whic

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Nirvana refers to a goal in Buddhism; a serene and peaceful state, beyond desire and suffering which leads to rebirth

Nitric oxide is a gas released by many small neurons and used as a neuromodulator; alters blood flow as well as neuronal activity. Nitric oxide is defined as a colorless gas prepared by the action of nitric acid on copper and also produced in cigarette smoke; it affects oxygen metabolism and may be dangerous.

Nitrogen narcosis refers to a condition similar to intoxication with alcohol that occurs in divers below 100 feet (30 meters) who breath compressed air because of the high nitrogen content of air. Sympotoms inlcude: euphoria, loss of balance and manual dexterity, disorientation and impaired reasoning Nitrogen narcosis is sometimes called the Rapture of the Deep, a term derived from the book "The Silent World" written in 1953 by Jacques Cousteau

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Nitroglycerin refers to drug used to reduce chest pain (Angina pectoris) due to lack of blood flow to the myocardium.

NMDA receptor refers to glutamate receptor that also responds to the drug N-methyl-D-aspartate

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No-fault divorce is defined as a divorce law that allows for the dissolution of a marriage without placing blame on either of the partners.

Deutsch: Konsequente Erziehung / Español: Crianza sin rodeos / Português: Educação sem rodeios / Français: Parenting sans fioritures / Italiano: Educazione senza fronzoli /

No-nonsense parenting is a mixture of authoritative and authoritarian parenting styles that is associated with favorable outcomes in African-American families

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