Category: O

  • Overachievement

    The act of performing above expectations based on measures of ability.  

  • Ovatestis

    An organ that contains both ovarian and testicular tissue, found in some hermaphrodites.  

  • Ovarian follicle

    The small sac or vesicle near the surface of the ovary in the female that contains a developing egg cell. A cell which contains an ovum. A spherical structure in the cortex of the ovary consisting of an oogonium or an oocyte and its surrounding epithelial (follicular) cells. The follicles are of three types. The…

  • Ovarian cancer

    A malignant tumour of the ovary, which occurs especially after the menopause. Malignant neoplasm of the ovary, occurring m women most often between the ages of 40 and 60. Symptoms, which often do not appear until the disease is advanced, include abdominal discomfort, vaginal bleeding, irregular or excessive menstrual bleeding, constipation, and urinary problems. Treatment…

  • Out-of-pocket payments

    Pertains to those medical expenses such as deductibles and coinsurance for which the insured person is responsible.  

  • Out of order

    Business that is not proper under parliamentary procedures.  

  • Outer lips

    Labia majora.  

  • Outer directed

    A person who seeks guidance from others in behavioral matters, inner directed.  

  • Outdoor education

    Activity and study in an outdoor setting.  

  • Outcome research

    Research that is concerned with the effects of treatment or other procedures upon behavior process research.