Category: O

An edible fungus, Pleurotus ostreatus, used in the diet as an antioxidant and cholesterol-lowering agent.  

An agent that is destructive to pinworms.  

A type of connective tissue fiber present in periodontal tissues.  

Having a sharp-pointed nose.  

An oxidation product of purine; includes hypoxanthine, xanthine, and uric acid.  

An abnormally sharp or shrill pitch to the voice.  

Abnormal acuity of the sense of smell.  

Unusual acuity of the sense of smell.  

A 37-amino acid peptide secreted by the small intestine. It inhibits gastric acid secretion and reduces food intake.  

The compound formed when myoglobin is exposed to oxygen.