NAD

NAD - Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

A chemical substance used in the storage and tranfer of energy within the body.

NAD - No Abnormalities Detected

A medical term. I once saw my GP write this on a medical form, which led to a bit of cognitive dissonance, even though I knew what it stood for, I couldn't help thinking "why is he putting my initials in that space?"

NAD - a brand of consumer electronics

High-performance audio equipment.

NAD - the IATA code for Macanal airport

Macanal is in Colombia, near the Venezuelan border. 67°35'W 2°34'N

NAD - National Association for the Deaf

A US organisation.

NAD - Centre NAD

A Canadian outfit: the Centre National d'Aninimation et de Design.

NAD - Nordiska Nämnden för Alkohol- och Drogforskning

The Nordic Council for Alcohol and Drug Research

nad. - abbreviation of nadir

nadir noun 1. the point on the celestial spehere directly below an observer and diametrically opposite the zenith. 2. the lowest point; depths. [14th Century from Arabic (via Old French) nazir as-samt, literally "opposite the zenith"]

nad - russian above, higher than

For example "nad oblakami": above the clouds. Information from Dmytry Lavov.

nad - slang gonad

Not a flattering definition. Originally brought to my attention by Jonathan Pfautz. Now apparantly widely used in at least North America and Australasia, if not the whole world. It's only a matter of time before I'll have to ask to have my e-mail address changed...