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Oligocholia
Reduced production of bile.
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Oligemia
A reduction in blood volume, also referred to as oligohemia.
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Olecranoid
Related to or similar to the olecranon.
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Oculogyral attacks
A sudden upward shift of the eyes, where they seem to fix in that position, is paired with forehead creasing, neck stretching, and other muscle actions related to looking up. This can be a side effect of encephalitis lethargica. These episodes might happen multiple times a day or once every few months and can be…
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Occlusive pessary
A rubber birth control device designed to either shield the cervix or block the top of the vagina.
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Puerperal tubal occlusion
Obstruction of the Fallopian tubes after childbirth is often a result of an inflammatory response. This condition can lead to what’s known as “one-child infertility.” After addressing the inflammation, the tube can typically be reopened using a procedure that involves inflating it with gas under pressure.
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Mesial occlusion
The location of a tooth when it is situated farther forward than usual.
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Lingual occlusion
The placement of a tooth within the typical alignment of occlusion, hence closer to the tongue than it should be.
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Labial occlusion
The orientation of an incisor or canine tooth that is situated beyond the normal alignment of occlusion.
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Distal occlusion
The location of a tooth when it is situated farther back than usual.
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