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Natural History Study
A study designed to investigate the natural development of a
disease or condition over time.

Natural Killer (NK) Cell
A type of white blood cell that is able to kill tumor cells and cells
infected with viruses or other foreign invaders.

NCI
See: National Cancer Institute

NDA
See: New Drug Application

Nemaline Rod Myopathy (NM)
A rare disorder in which thread-like rods grow inside muscle cells
and can lead to debilitating muscle weakness. It can develop as a
result of a genetic defect or as a complication of HIV.

Neonatal
N
The time period from birth through the first 4 weeks after birth.

Neoplasm
Also called a tumor. Any new, abnormal growth of tissue.
Neoplasms may be benign (not cancerous) or malignant
(cancerous).

Nephritis
Inflammation of the kidney that can occur as a side effect of some
anti-HIV drugs.

Nephrotoxic
Toxic or destructive to the kidneys.

Neuralgia
Sharp, shooting pain along a nerve pathway.

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