A tube that passes through the patient's nose and throat and ends in the patient's stomach.
This tube allows for direct "tube feeding" to maintain the nutritional status of the patient or
removal of stomach acids.
Neglect
Paying little or no attention to a part of the body.
Neologism
Nonsense or made-up word used when speaking. The person often does not realize that the
word makes no sense.
Neurologist
A physician who specializes in the nervous system and its disorders.
Neuropsychologist
A psychologist who specializes in evaluating (by tests) brain/behavior relationships, planning
training programs to help the survivor of brain injury return to normal functioning and
recommending alternative cognitive and behavioral strategies to minimize the effects of brain
injury. Often works closely with schools and employers as well as with family members of the
injured person.
Non-ambulatory
Not able to walk.
Nystagmus
Involuntary horizontal, vertical, or rotary movement of the eyeballs. See also vision after head injury.
