Author: Glossary
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Electric ophthalmia
Ophthalmia marked by eye pain, intolerance to light, and tearing (lacrimation). The condition occurs following prolonged exposure to intense fight such as that encountered in arc welding.
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Ophthalmencephalon
The vision apparatus from the retina to the optic nerves, optic chiasm, optic tract, and the visual centers of the brain.
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Ophthalmagra
Sudden development of eye pain.
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Ophryplasty
Cosmetic surgery to reduce forehead wrinkling or furrowing and sagging of the eyebrows.
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Ophryon
The meeting point of the facial median line with a transverse line across the forehead’s narrowest portion.
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Ophidism
Poisoning from snake bite.
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Ophiasis
Baldness occurring in winding streaks across the head.
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Operomics
The molecular analysis of tissues and cells based on a knowledge of their genes, gene transcription, and protein expression.
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Trophoblastic operculum
The plug of fibrin that covers the opening in the endometrium made by implantation of the blastocyst.
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Dental operculum
The soft tissue overlying the crown of a partially erupted tooth.