Glossary

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  • Omphaloangiopagus

    Conjoined twins united by the vessels of the umbilical cord.  

  • Omohyoid

    Concerning the scapula and the hyoid bone.  

  • Omoclavicular

    Concerning the shoulder and clavicle.  

  • Omnipotence of thought

    In psychiatry, the infantile concept of reality in which one expects all of one’s wishes to be instantly gratified.  

  • Ommaya reservoir

    A mushroom-shaped infusion port, implanted in the ventricles of the brain, to allow access to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), measurement of CSF pressure, or intrathecal drug administration (e.g., antibiotics, cancer-fighting drugs, or opiates). The reservoir may be used to help treat malignancies or infections of the central nervous system, or control chronic cancer pain. It may…

  • Lesser omentum

    The portion of the omentum that passes from the lesser curvature of the stomach to the transverse fissure of the liver.  

  • Greater omentum

    The portion of the omentum that is suspended from the greater curvature of the stomach and covers the intestines like an apron. It dips in among the folds of the intestines and is attached to the transverse colon and mesocolon. It contains fat, prevents friction, and aids in localizing infections.  

  • Omentotomy

    Surgical incision of the omentum.  

  • Omentoplasty

    The use of tissue from the greater omentum as a graft in reinforcing tissues.  

  • Ombudsman

    In medicine, an advocate, especially for patients or clients of health care institutions. The ombudsman verifies complaints and advocates for their resolution. A patient advocate, serving as a liaison between patients, their families, and the hospital, fulfills the role of investigating complaints and addressing issues pertaining to hospital services or treatments. They play a crucial…