Biology Dictionary

  • Nm

    Nm

    Nanometer, a unit of length equal to one-billionth of a meter.

  • Nmn

    Nmn

    Nicotinamide mononucleotide, a compound involved in cellular energy production and a precursor to NAD+.

  • Nmr

    Nmr

    Nuclear magnetic resonance, a technique used to study the structure and dynamics of molecules, particularly in chemical and biological research.

  • Nociceptor

    Nociceptor

    A sensory receptor that responds to damaging or potentially damaging stimuli by sending pain signals to the brain.

  • Nocturnal

    Nocturnal

    Active during the night, typically referring to animals that are most active in the dark hours of the day.

  • Nodes

    Nodes

    Points where two or more lines or pathways intersect, or specific areas of growth in plants or branches of nerves in biology.

  • Nodule

    Nodule

    A small, rounded mass of tissue or cells, often referring to growths or swellings found in various organisms.

  • Nonahydrate

    Nonahydrate

    A crystalline compound that contains nine molecules of water in its structure.

  • Normocytosis

    Normocytosis

    A condition in which the size of red blood cells is normal in a blood sample.

  • Nosocomial

    Nosocomial

    Infections or diseases acquired in a hospital or healthcare setting, also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs).