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Obturating embolism
Complete occlusion of a blood vessel by a clot or plaque.
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Obstructive shock
Condition that occurs when a blockage of the main bloodstream interferes with tissue perfusion; possible causes include compression vena cava, pericardial tamponade, and pulmonary embolism. Circulatory collapse caused by conditions that block the flow of blood into or out of the heart, such as cardiac tamponade, cardiac tumors, massive pulmonary embolism, or tension pneumothorax. Obstructive…
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Obstructive cholangitis
An acute or chronic inflammation of the bile ducts due to cirrhosis or gallstones.
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Obstipated
Severe, unrelieved constipation.
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Obicularis oris muscle
Facial muscle that circles the mouth.
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Obfuscation
Mental confusion associated with gross sedation and brain disorders.
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Nutrient foramen
Opening in bone through which nerves or blood vessels pass.
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Nulligravida
A woman who has never been pregnant. A woman who has never conceived a child.
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Norwood procedure
Surgical creation of a conduit between the aorta and pulmonary artery to increase blood flow to the aorta.
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Normochromic
Pertaining to red blood cells in which the amount of hemoglobin is normal and therefore have a normal red color. The term used to describe a red blood cell that possesses a standard hemoglobin concentration is “normochromic.”
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