Category: O

Eye muscle exercises. The field of study focused on enhancing effective vision in both eyes, typically through exercises or training, and encompassing the management of partial blindness, muscle imbalances, and squints.  

The surgical removal of one or both testes; also called orchidectomy. The surgical removal of one or both testicles. Surgical removal of one or both testes, usually performed to treat cancer of the testes or serious injury to the testes or to control cancer of another organ (e.g., prostate) by removing the source of androgenic…

An examination of the interior of the eye. An examination of the inside of an eye using an ophthalmoscope. A direct, visual examination of the interior structures of the eye with an ophthalmoscope, for diagnostic or other purposes. A noninvasive technique where a physician employs an ophthalmoscope to inspect the eye’s interior. The ophthalmoscope initially…

Exposure of a fractured or dislocated bone through a surgical incision to realign the bone ends. In cases of fracture, use of surgery to expose the broken bones so that they can be repositioned.  

The surgical removal of one or both ovaries. A surgical operation to remove an ovary. Surgical removal of one or both ovaries, usually performed to remove an ovarian tumor or cyst, to treat an ovarian abscess or endometriosis, or to remove the source of estrogen in some cases of cancer (e.g., breast cancer). If both…

Respiratory condition in which there is discomfort in breathing in any but erect standing or sitting positions. A condition in which breathing becomes easier in an upright standing or sitting position. Condition in which the person can breathe normally or comfortably only when sitting erect or standing; it is associated with asthma, emphysema, angina pectoris,…

Inflammation of the testes.  

Abnormally infrequent and scanty menstrual flow. A disorder associated with menstruation. Irregular and infrequent menstrual periods that are more than 45 days apart. Reduced bleeding and lack of ovulation may occur. Irregular and infrequent menstrual periods that are more than 45 days apart. Reduced bleeding and lack of ovulation may occur. Irregular periods are associated…

Minute quantities of blood in feces, urine, and gastric fluid, detectable only by microscopic examination or chemical test. Blood in such minute quantities that it can be seen only by microscopic examination. Very small quantities of blood in the faeces, which can only be detected by tests. A very small or hidden amount of blood,…

A drug that is sold lawfully without a prescription in a pharmacy or drugstore. Common painkillers such as paracetamol and aspirin are available in this way. Refers to patent medicines that can be sold directly to the consumer. A drug which you can buy from a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. Medicines that can be…