Category: O

A hospital which specialises in operations to correct badly formed joints or bones.  

A special strong collar to support the head of a person with neck injuries or a condition such as cervical spondylosis. A neck brace is a pliable foam or rigid apparatus worn around the neck to alleviate pain or provide supplementary support.  

Referring to treatment which corrects badly formed bones or joints. Referring to or used in orthopaedics. A branch of surgery dealing with irregularities, diseases and injuries of the locomotor system. The branch of medical science dealing with skeletal deformity (congenital or acquired), fractures and infections of bones, replacement of arthritic joints (hips, knees and fingers)…

A dental surgeon who specialises in correcting badly placed teeth. A dentist who specializes in orthodontics. Orthodontists have received special training in the design, application, and maintenance of orthodontic appliances. Their specialized skills are directed toward achieving proper alignment of the teeth, lips, and jaws. The clinical practice of an orthodontist is generally centered on…

An X-ray photograph of an organ taken using only a thin stream of X-rays which allows accurate measurements of the organ to be made. An X-ray photograph designed to give an undistortec picture of part of the body so that accurate measurements may be made from it.  

Relating to both the mouth and the genitals.  

A disease of birds which can be passed to humans as a form of pneumonia. An infection of birds with the micro-organism known as Chlamydia psittaci, which is transmissible to humans. Any acute, generalized, infectious disease of birds and domesticated fowls sometimes communicated to humans. An ailment affecting birds, induced by the microorganism Chlamydia Psittaci,…

To start in a place, or make something start.  

As before a change was made.  

A skin disease of tropical countries caused by the parasite Leishmania. Cutaneous form of leishmaniasis; a skin disorder caused by the Leishmania tropica parasite, occurring in Africa, Asia, and areas around the Mediterranean Sea; it is characterized by ulcerative skin lesions. Treatment usually involves the use of antimony preparations. Also called Old World leismaniasis; tropical…