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  • Occupational drinking

    The excessive consumption of alcohol that is associated with some occupations, frequently on the job, e.g., bartending.  

  • Occupational clusters

    Several kinds of jobs that require similar skills and are grouped together.  

  • Occult tumor

    A tumor that is concealed or hidden.  

  • Occult

    A philosophy of hidden matters that includes practices based on those theories and beliefs that are beyond human understanding. Not easy to see with the naked eye. Referring to a symptom or sign which is hidden. Hidden, difficult to observe (e.g., occult fracture, one that is at first not observable on an X ray). Hidden,…

  • Occlusive dressing

    A dressing or bandage that closes a wound and protects it from the air. A dressing that seals a wound completely to prevent infection from outside and to prevent inner moisture from escaping through the dressing.  

  • Occiput

    The lower part of the back of the head or skull. The lower and hinder part of the head, where it merges into the neck. The back part of the skull. On the fetal head, it is used to determine the position of cephalic presentations in relation to the maternal pelvis.  

  • Occipital lobe

    The most posterior lobe of the cerebral hemisphere. One of the five lobes of each cerebral hemisphere. Most distal section of the brain; involved in vision. The posterior region of a cerebral hemisphere that is shaped like a three-sided pyramid. One of the pair of brain regions situated beneath the occipital bone towards the rear…

  • Occipital bone

    The posterior region of the cranium or skull. The bone at the back of the head. One of the bones of the skull; the saucer-shaped skull bone that forms the back and part of the base of the cranium, articulating with the first vertebra of the backbone. Osseous formation of the posterior base of the…

  • Occipital

    The region pertaining to the back part of the head, occipital lobe; occipital bone. Referring to the back of the head.  

  • Obstruction

    Something which blocks a passage or a blood vessel. The blocking of a passage or blood vessel. Blockage; something that blocks or prevents passage.  

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