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Oophorocystectomy
A surgical operation to remove an ovarian cyst.
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Oophoritis
Inflammation in an ovary, which can be caused by mumps. Inflammation of one or both ovaries often occurring with salpingitis (inflammation of the fallopian tubes). Inflammation of an ovary, either on the surface or within the organ. Oophoritis sometimes results from infection of the fallopian tubes or the lower part of the abdominal cavity. Follicular…
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Oophoralgia
Pain in the ovaries.
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Oogenetic
Referring to oogenesis.
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Oocyte donation
The transfer of oocytes from one woman to another who cannot produce her own, so that she can have a baby. The oocytes are removed in a laparoscopy and fertilised in vitro.
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Oocyesis
A pregnancy which develops in the ovary.
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Onychosis
Any disease or disorder of the nails.
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Onychomadesis
A condition in which the nails fall out. The complete loss or shedding of the nails. The separation and falling off of a nail plate from the nail bed; affects fingernails and toenails. A condition where one or several nails periodically fall off.
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Onycholysis
A condition in which a nail becomes separated from its bed, without falling out. Separation of the nail from its normal attachment to the nail bed; associated with trauma, certain infections, and other disorders of the skin. Loosening of the nail from the nail bed. A condition in which the nail plate separates from the…
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Onychogryphosis
A condition in which the nails are bent or curved over the ends of the fingers or toes. Inflammation of the matrix of the nail, which results in loss of the nail. Gross thickening and hardening of the nail, which becomes elongated and deformed. The cause is unknown. A distortion of the nail in which…
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