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nontreponemal tests

The Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) and the Venereal Disease Reference Laboratory (VDRL) tests are the most common examples of this testing, which is used to screen for syphilis by detecting antibodies that may be produced in the presence of the syphilis bacterium Treponema pallidum... Read More

norgestrel

A form of the hormone progestin that is used in oral contraceptive medication (birth control pills)... Read More

normal saline

Sterile isotonic solution of salt and water (0... Read More

northern lights

Street, slang, or code word associated with marijuana... Read More

nose candy

Street name, slang, or code word for cocaine... Read More

nose powder

Street name, slang, or code word for cocaine... Read More

NSA

Street name, slang, or code word for cocaine... Read More

nuggets

Street name, slang, or code word for crack cocaine... Read More

nulligravida

A term used to indicate a female has never been pregnant... Read More

nurturance

Behaviors and activities that further the growth and development of another person, family, group, or community... Read More

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