ExpertGlossary terms starting with N

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non-disjunction Failure of separation of homologous chromosomes or chromatids in mitosis or meiosis, resulting in too many chromosomes in some daughter cells and too few…
Non-endowment Funds Composed of various trust monies invested on behalf of Arizona's state agencies, as well as local governments.
non-final office action an Office action letter that raises new issues and usually is the first phase of the examination process.
non-final office action (rejection) an Office action made by the examiner where the applicant is entitled to reply and request reconsideration or further examination, with or without making…
non-fixed access In personal communications service (PCS), terminal access to a network in which there is no set relationship between a terminal and the access interface.
Non-forfeiture Values The value of the policy if cancelled, either in cash or in another form of insurance.
non-histone chromosomal protein In chromosomes, all of the proteins except the histones.
non-Hodgkin lymphoma (non-HOJ-kin lim-FOH-muh) Any of a large group of cancers of the immune system.
Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM.) Type II diabetes; adult or maturity onset diabetes; an often mild form of diabetes mellitus of gradual onset, usually in obese individuals over…
non-insulin-dependent diabetes See type 2 diabetes.
Non-Interlace When each line of a video image is scanned separately. Computer monitors use noninterlaced video.
Non-jury trial Trial before the court but without a jury. In a non-jury trial, the court is the finder of both the law and the facts.
non-lawyer a person who is not an attorney or lawyer. -- see 37 CFR § 10.14(b)
non-linear a system that is not describable as the sum of its parts and, as a result, is difficult to predict.
Non-marital property Non-marital property is property that was owned by either spouse prior to the marriage or acquired by them individually.
non-melanoma skin cancer Skin cancer begins in the outer layer of the skin. Melanoma is a cancer that begins in skin cells that produce melanin, which gives your skin color.
Non-Member A non-member is an employee of a public or governmental entity that participates in one of the South Carolina Retirement Systems’ plans, but either…
Non-Methane Volatile Organic Compounds (NMVOCs) Organic compounds, other than methane, that participate in atmospheric photochemical reactions.
non-modal A dialog is non-modal if its parent application is not blocked from further activity while the dialog is being shown. See modal.
Non-Myeloablative ("Mini") Stem Cell Transplant A method used to prime a patient for a stem cell transplant by employing lower doses of chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy to damage the leukemia-producing…
Non-native Environment proprietary RenewData process in which electronic data is obtained directly from backup tapes without the need to recreate a native environment.
Non-Nuclear Kill (NNK) A kill that does not involve a nuclear detonation.
Non-Obviousness The opposite of obviousness. See Obviousness.
Non-owners policy Insurance coverage that offers liability, uninsured motorist, and medical payments to a named insured who does not own a vehicle.
Non-participating Insurance Insurance on which no dividends are paid.
Non-point source Large land area such as crop fields and urban areas that discharge pollutant into surface and underground water over a large area. See point source.
Non-point source pollution Pollution whose source is not specific in location; the sources of the pollutant discharge are dispersed, not well defined or constant.
Non-Point Source Pollution (NPS) Pollution that cannot be identified as coming from a specific source and thus cannot be controlled through the issuing of permits.
Non-potable Water that may contain objectionable pollution, contamination, minerals, or infective agents and is considered unsafe and/or unpalatable for drinking.
Non-Preferred Provider A provider who doesn’t have a contract with your health insurer or plan to provide services to you. You’ll pay more to see a non-preferred provider.
Non-reimbursable Cost of constructing, operating, or maintaining a Reclamation project that is borne by the Federal taxpayer and is not reimbursed by any other individual…
non-renewable resource A non-renewable energy resource is one that cannot be replaced as it is used. Although fossil fuels, like coal and oil, are in fact fossilized biomass…
Non-renewal A notice of the insurance company’s refusal to renew your policy prior to the end of the policy term.
non-repeated video frame (active frame) See active video frame identification.
Non-repudiation Assurance that the sender of information is provided with proof of delivery and the recipient is provided with proof of the senders identity, so neither…
Non-Residential Includes, but is not limited to: small business concerns, churches, schools, farm buildings (including grain bins and silos), pool houses, clubhouses…
non-responsive amendment an amendment filed by the applicant that does not fully respond to the examiner's office action in accordance with 37 CFR 1.111 -- see MPEP 714.02
non-return-to-zero (NRZ) A code in which "1s" are represented by one significant condition and "0s" are represented by another, with no neutral or rest condition, such as a zero…
non-return-to-zero change-on-ones (NRZ1) A code in which "1s" are represented by a change in a significant condition and "0s" are represented by no change.
non-return-to-zero mark (NRZ-M) A binary encoding scheme in which a signal parameter, such as electric current or voltage, undergoes a change in a significant condition or level every…
non-return-to-zero one (NRZ-1) Synonym non-return-to-zero mark.
non-return-to-zero space (NRZ-S) A binary encoding scheme in which a signal parameter, such as electric current or voltage, undergoes a change in a significant condition or level every…
Non-significant features The interior architectural features of the designated interior that the LPC has determined do not contribute to the special historic, cultural, and/or…
non-small cell lung cancer A group of lung cancers that are named for the kinds of cells found in the cancer and how the cells look under a microscope.
Non-Special Flood Hazard Area (NSFHA) An area in a low to moderate risk flood zone (Zones B, C, X) that is not in any immediate danger from flooding caused by overflowing rivers or hard rains.
non-static nested class See inner class.
non-target organism An organism which is affected by a treatment (e.g. pesticide application) for which it was not the intended recipient.
non-template strand The non-transcribed strand of DNA. Synonyms: sense strand, coding strand
non-transparent loopback A loopback in which the signal transmitted beyond the loopback point (the forward signal) when the loopback is activated, is not the same as the received…
Non-uniform flow The velocity varies with position.
Non-Uniform Sky Condition A localized sky condition which varies from that reported in the body of the report.
Non-Uniform Visibility A localized visibility which varies from that reported in the body of the report.
Non-Utility Generator/Power Producer A class of power generator that is not a regulated power provider and that has generating plants for the purpose of supplying electric power required in…
Non-utility generators (NUG's) Facilities for generating electricity that are not owned exclusively by an electric utility and which operate connected to an electric utility system.
Non-Vessel-Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) A cargo consolidator in ocean trades that will buy space from a carrier and re-sell it to smaller ship¬pers.
non-virulent agent See: attenuated vaccine.
NONAP Non-linear Adaptive Processor (Navy term).
nonassociated common-channel signaling A form of common-channel signaling where the signaling channel serves one or more trunk groups, at least one of which terminates at a point other than the…
nonassociated mode of signaling The signaling mode in which messages involving two (nonadjacent) signaling points are communicated between them over two or more signaling links in tandem…
Nonattainment Area The EPA's designation for an air quality control region (or portion thereof) in which ambient air concentrations of one or more criteria pollutants exceed…
Nonattainment area (NAA) A geographic area in which air quality is worse than that allowed by federal air pollution standards.
Nonbank banks Nonbank banks, also called limited-service banks, offer some but not all of the services of a traditional commercial bank.
Nonbiodegradable Substance that cannot be broken down in the environment by natural processess. See biodegradable.
nonblinded Describes a clinical trial or other experiment in which the researchers know what treatments are being given to each study subject or experimental group.
nonblocking switch A switch that has enough paths across it that an originated call can always reach an available line without encountering a busy condition.
Noncallable When a bond is noncallable, the issuer cannot redeem it before the stated maturity date.
Nonce A value used in security protocols that is never repeated with the same key. For example, challenges used in challenge-response authentication protocols…
noncentralized operation Operation that uses a control discipline for multipoint data communication links in which transmission may be between tributary stations or between the…
noncircularity Synonym ovality.
Noncommercial species Tree species that do not normally develop into suitable trees for conventional forest products because of small size, poor form, or inferior quality.
Noncompetitive bid Investors who can't or don't wish to meet the minimum purchase requirements for competitive bidding on Treasury bills or notes may enter a noncompetitive…
noncompliant computer A computer that does not meet the NAP health requirements that are defined for a network.
Noncondensing, controlled extraction turbine A turbine that bleeds part of the main steam flow at one (single extraction) or two (double extraction) points.
Nonconforming End Office Office that is not yet equipped or incapable of being equipped, for provision of originating and terminating Feature Group D LATA access service.
nonconsecutive case series A clinical study that includes some, but not all, of the eligible patients identified by the researchers during the study registration period.
Nonconsumptive water uses Water uses that do not substantially deplete water supplies, including swimming, boating, waterskiing, fishing, maintenance of stream related fish and…
noncontiguous lymphoma (non-kun-TIG-yoo-us lim-FOH-muh) Lymphoma in which the lymph nodes containing cancer are not next to each other, but are on the same side of the diaphragm…
noncooperative remote rekeying Synonym automatic remote rekeying.
noncritical technical load Of the total technical load at a facility during normal operation, the part that is not required for synchronous operation.
Nondepository Institution For-profit mortgage lending institutions (other than banks, savings associations, and credit unions). These institutions do not take deposits.
nondischargeable debt A debt that cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy. Examples include a home mortgage, debts for alimony or child support, certain taxes, debts for most…
Nondiscrimination A requirement that job-based coverage not discriminate based on health status. Coverage under job-based plans cannot be denied or restricted.
Nondiscrimination rule All qualified retirement plans, including 401(k) plans, must follow nondiscrimination rules.
Nondurable goods Tangible products that can be stored or inventoried and that have an average life of less than three years.
Noneconomic substance transaction Means the disallowance of any loss, deduction or credit, or addition to income attributable to a determination that the transaction or arrangement lacks…
nonerasable storage Synonym read-only memory.
nonexempt property Property that the debtor may not keep.
Nonfactor charges Income from current production not accruing to labor or capital. Includes business current transfer payments (net), taxes on production and imports, and…
Nonfeasance Nonperformance of an act which should be performed; omission to perform a required duty or total neglect of duty.
Nonfirm commercial energy Energy periodically available for sale at lower than firm power rates. All energy which cannot be considered as firm.
Nonfirm power Power that is not available continuously and may be interruptible. This power may be marketed on a short-term basis.
Nonforfeiture clause If there is a nonforfeiture clause in your insurance policy contract, and you have let the policy lapse because you haven't paid a premium that's due, you…
Nonfrivolous petition Nonfrivolous petition is an I-129 petition which does not lack in legal sufficiency as determined by USCIS.
nonfunctioning tumor (non-FUNK-shuh-ning TOO-mer) A tumor that is found in endocrine tissue but that does not make extra hormones (chemicals that travel in the blood and…
Nongame Fish not considered sport fish and generally not regulated.
nongame fish Include all the species of fish except the game fish (see game fish entry).
Nongame species Those species not commonly harvested either for sport or profit.
nongermane amendment An amendment that would add new and different subject matter to, or may be irrelevant to, the bill or other measure it seeks to amend.
nonhematologic cancer (non-HEE-muh-tuh-LAH-jik KAN-ser) Cancer that does not begin in the blood or bone marrow.
noni Morinda citrifolia. A tropical shrub. An extract from the fruit is being studied as a treatment for cancer, and extracts from the fruit, leaves, or roots…