English words starting with N

a chemical element that is a gas with no colour or smell, does not react with other chemicals, and shines red when an electric current passes through it

having a very bright, fluorescent color that resembles the light produced by neon gas.

of a very bright, intense green colour that resembles the light emitted by neon gas.

Illuminated by neon lights.

relating to a newborn child or the first few weeks after birth.

a newborn child, especially one less than four weeks old.

the branch of medicine concerned with the care and treatment of newborn babies, especially those who are ill or born prematurely.

a person who is new to a subject, skill, or belief

the formation or presence of a new, abnormal growth of tissue, such as a tumor.

An abnormal new growth of tissue in a part of the body, serving no useful purpose; a tumor.

Relating to or characterized by the presence of a neoplasm, which is a new and abnormal growth of tissue, as in a tumor.

relating to or characteristic of neoplatonism, a philosophical system developed in the 3rd century ad, which was derived from the ideas of plato and combined them with elements of mysticism.

a philosophical and religious system developed in the 3rd century ad, based on the ideas of plato but incorporating mystical and other elements.

a synthetic rubber-like material that is resistant to oil, water, and heat, used especially for making protective clothing, seals, and hoses.

relating to or denoting a zoogeographical region comprising south america, central america, and the tropical parts of mexico.

of or relating to nepal, its people, or their language.

Relating to Nepal, its people, or their language.

A son of one's brother or sister, or of one's brother-in-law or sister-in-law.

a surgical operation to remove a kidney.

Inflammation of the kidneys.

a doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases of the kidneys.

A disease, abnormality, or disorder of the kidney.

harmful or poisonous to the kidneys.

The practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

showing favouritism towards relatives, especially by giving them jobs

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about a particular subject, especially one that is technical or academic, and who is often seen as socially awkward.

(of a person) unfashionable and socially awkward, often with an obsessive interest in a particular subject, especially technology or science.

any of the long thin fibres that carry information between the brain and parts of the body, enabling movement and feeling

Extremely irritating, stressful, or anxiety-inducing.

Extremely irritating, stressful, or anxiety-inducing.

Lacking strength, energy, or courage; weak.

easily agitated or alarmed; anxious or apprehensive

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, consisting of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system.

in a way that shows you are anxious or frightened

the feeling of being worried or slightly frightened.

nervous, anxious, or easily agitated.

A noun-forming suffix typically added to adjectives to denote a state, condition, or quality of being.

A structure or place made or chosen by a bird for laying eggs and sheltering its young.

(Of similar objects) placed one inside another.

A person or animal that builds or occupies a nest.

The practice or process of building and using a nest, especially by birds.

To settle or lie comfortably within or against something.

To be in a comfortable, sheltered, or partly hidden position.

A young bird that has not yet left the nest.

A piece of open-meshed material made of twine, cord, or something similar, used for catching fish or other animals.

A seven-a-side team game in which points are scored by throwing a ball through a high horizontal ring at the opponent's end of a rectangular court.

Located in a lower position or region; lower.

Lowest in position or rank; furthest down.

the world of the dead; the underworld or afterlife.

The set of rules about acceptable behaviour when communicating with people over the internet.

Covered with or enclosed by a net.

A person who makes, repairs, or uses nets.

material made of net; netted fabric.

A wild plant with leaves that have hairs that sting and cause red spots on the skin.

causing annoyance or difficulty; irritating.

A system of interconnected people or things, especially computers, telecommunications, or social contacts.

Describing a person, organization, or entity that is officially connected to or part of a larger network, especially a broadcasting network.

Connected or operating as part of a network, especially a computer or communications network.

A person who interacts with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.

The process of meeting and talking to people who work in a similar profession or share similar interests to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.

relating to a nerve or the nervous system

severe pain along the course of a nerve.

relating to or suffering from neuralgia; of, affecting, or resembling a nerve

a condition characterized by chronic fatigue, weakness, and often anxiety or depression, considered to be of psychological origin.

relating to or suffering from a condition characterized by fatigue, anxiety, and feelings of depression, often without a clear physical cause.

inflammation of a nerve or nerves.

The branch of anatomy that deals with the structure of the nervous system.

Relating to or involving the relationship between the nervous system and behavior.

Relating to the biology of the nervous system.

A scientist who specializes in the branch of biology that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system.

The branch of biology that deals with the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the nervous system.

Relating to or involving chemicals in the nervous system.

The branch of biochemistry concerned with the chemical processes and substances that occur in the nervous system.

Relating to or involving the progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including their death.

Relating to the development of the nervous system, especially the brain.

Relating to or involving the interaction between the nervous system and the endocrine glands.

A benign tumor that develops from the cells forming the protective sheath around nerve fibers.

A genetic disorder that causes tumors to form on nerve tissue, often affecting the skin and nervous system.

Originating in or caused by the nervous system or nerve cells.

relating to the nervous system or the study of its diseases and disorders.

Relating to the nervous system or the study of the nervous system.

A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of diseases of the nerves and nervous system.

The scientific study of the structure, function, and diseases of the nerves and the nervous system.

a benign tumor or growth that develops from nerve tissue, often causing pain or other nerve-related symptoms.

relating to or affecting both nerves and muscles.

a cell that carries information between the brain and other parts of the body; a nerve cell.

relating to or consisting of a neuron or neurons.

Relating to or suffering from a disease of the nervous system, especially one not caused by inflammation.

A disease or dysfunction of one or more peripheral nerves, typically causing numbness, weakness, or pain.

any of a group of peptides that act as neurotransmitters or neuromodulators in the nervous system.

Relating to the physiology of the nervous system.

A scientist who studies the functions and activities of the nervous system.

The branch of physiology that deals with the functions of the nervous system.

Relating to or involving both neurology and psychiatry; concerning disorders with both neurological and psychiatric features.

The branch of medicine that deals with the relationship between brain function and mental processes, and the treatment of disorders involving both neurological and psychiatric aspects.

Relating to the relationship between the nervous system, especially the brain, and mental functions or behavior.

A scientist or clinician who studies the relationship between the brain and nervous system and behavior, cognition, and emotion.

The scientific study of the relationship between the structure and function of the brain and nervous system and psychological processes and behaviour.

the scientific study of the nervous system and the brain.

A scientist who studies the structure or function of the brain and other parts of the nervous system.

A mental and emotional disorder that involves distress and anxiety but does not include losing touch with reality.

A surgeon who specializes in surgery on the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.

a branch of surgery concerned with the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.

Relating to or involving surgery on the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord.

Relating to or suffering from a neurosis; abnormally sensitive, obsessive, or anxious.

In a manner characterized by excessive anxiety, emotional instability, or obsessive behavior.

A personality trait or mental state characterized by chronic anxiety, emotional instability, and a tendency toward negative feelings like worry, fear, and sadness.

Relating to the branch of medicine dealing with the ear and its neurological connections, especially the surgical and medical aspects of the temporal bone and base of the skull.

Poisonous or destructive to nerve tissue.

A poison that acts on the nervous system.

A chemical substance released from a nerve cell which transmits an impulse to another nerve, muscle, or gland.

Relating to both the nerves and the blood vessels, especially concerning their combined function or structure in a particular part of the body.

(of an animal) having its reproductive organs removed so that it cannot produce offspring

(of a male animal) having had its testicles removed so that it cannot reproduce.

The act of removing the reproductive organs of a male animal.

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartial.

To stop something from having an effect, often by creating an opposite effect.

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict or disagreement.

The act of making something neutral or ineffective.

to stop something from having an effect, especially by having an opposite effect that cancels it out