Accessibility
Print
Krembil Neuroscience Centre (KNC)
A to Z Glossary - N
Overview List of Clinics A - Z Glossary Maps and Directions KNC Team Information for Health Professionals Research Initiatives and Innovations Media Room
This is not an exhaustive list, but includes some of the terminology commonly used in the assessment and treatment of neurological disorders. To view this glossary simply click on the corresponding letter below:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Nerve Block
An injection of medication directly into or around a nerve or group of nerves to provide regional pain relief.
Neurogenic claudication
Painful walking due to compression of the neural structures of the lumbar region.
Neurologist
A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders and diseases of the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.
Neuromuscular Disorder
A progressive disorder caused by the improper functioning of nerves and muscles in the body. These muscles weaken and waste away over time, making it difficult to speak, breathe or move.
Neuropathic Pain
Pain originating from the malfunctioning of the nervous system.
Neurosurgeon
A surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and surgical management of disorders and diseased of the brain, spine and other parts of the nervous system.
Neuro-urology
A specialty focusing on disorders or conditions of the bladder, urinary tract, kidneys and genitalia related to neurological disorders and Spine injuries
