Fibromyalgia Glossary: N-Z
Learn about terms commonly associated with fibromyalgia.
Neurotransmitter
Get a definition of neurotransmitters and find out which neurotransmitters are out of balance in people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get a definition of neurotransmitters and find out which neurotransmitters are out of balance in people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
New Drug Application (NDA)
Get a definition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's New Drug Application.
Get a definition of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's New Drug Application.
Nociceptor
Definition of nociceptors. See how they're involved in the pain associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Definition of nociceptors. See how they're involved in the pain associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Norepinephrine
Find out about the neurotransmitter/hormone norepinephrine and how abnormalities contribute to the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
Find out about the neurotransmitter/hormone norepinephrine and how abnormalities contribute to the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.
Serotonin
Get a definition of serotonin and learn how it is linked to fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of serotonin and learn how it is linked to fibromyalgia.
Substance P
Get a definition of substance p, one of the chemicals associated with fibromyalgia.
Get a definition of substance p, one of the chemicals associated with fibromyalgia.
Tender Points
Get a definition of fibromyalgia tender points and learn how they are used to diagnose the condition.
Get a definition of fibromyalgia tender points and learn how they are used to diagnose the condition.