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Glossary - N

nystagmus

Definition:

  • nystagmus - rapid, involuntary movement of the eyes, which may reduce vision or be associated with other, more serious, conditions that limit vision such as optic neuriti

 

| nausea | necrosis | nephritis | neuralgia | neuropathy | neurosis | nocturia | nystagmus |

 

Multiple Sclerosis

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