Author: Glossary
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Object
That which is visible or tangible to the senses.
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Morbid obesity
Having a body mass index >40. Morbid obesity is also known as “severe” obesity.
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Juvenile obesity
Obesity that occurs before adulthood. It is associated with an increased risk of obesity in adulthood. Also known as developmental obesity.
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Hypothalamic obesity
Obesity resulting from dysfunction of the hypothalamus, especially the appetite-regulating center.
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Gluteal-femoral obesity
Obesity in which fat deposits are located primarily below the waist in the hips and thighs. The health risks of gluteal-femoral fat appear to be less than those associated with abdominal obesity.
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Endogenous obesity
Obesity associated with some metabolic or endocrine abnormality.
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Ober test
A clinical test for tightness of the iliotibial band. The patient lies on the uninvolved side and abducts the hip maximally in neutral flexion. The examiner stands behind the patient, with the patient’s foot resting on the examiner’s arms with the thigh supported. The thigh is then released. The result is negative if the abducted…
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Obelion
A craniometric point on the sagittal suture between the two parietal foramina.
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Oatmeal
Ground, rolled, or steel-cut oats from which a cereal can be made. Oatmeal has several therapeutic uses. In the diet, it provides fiber, lowers cholesterol levels, and can safely be consumed by patients with wheat allergies or celiac sprue because it has no gliaden. Oatmeal is also sometimes used in tepid baths or soaps to…
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Oasis
An area of healthy tissue surrounded by a diseased portion.