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Oncologist
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Oncologist A doctor who specializes in treating cancer patients.
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Doctor
1. One whose occupation is to treat diseases, particularly a physician, dentist, or veterinarian with an appropriate license. 2. A teacher (particularly at a college or university), a scholar, or one who holds a postgraduate degree (especially a Ph.D. degree). 3. A shaman.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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Oncogene
Fragments of genetic material (DNA) that carry the potential to cause cancer (transform normal cells into malignant cells).
Oncogenes
Genes that promote normal cell division.
Oncogenesis
The causation or production of tumors.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers.
Oncovin
Oncovin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): vincristine sulfate.
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Oxytocin
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which plays a role in childbirth.
Occupational Medicine
Occupational Therapists work with the disabled, the elderly, newborns, school-aged children, and with anyone who has a permanent or temporary impairment in their physical or mental functioning. The aim of occupational therapy is to help the client to perform daily tasks in their living and working environments, and to assist them to develop the skills to live independent, satisfying, and productive lives.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase independent function, enhance development and prevent disability; OT may include the adaptation of a task or the environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance
Open comedo
A blackhead - a noninflammatory comedo with a dark top and firmly packed contents.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers.
Oncologist
On-off effect
A change in the patient's condition, with sometimes rapid fluctuations between uncontrolled movements and normal movement, usually occurring after long-term use of levodopa and probably caused by changes in the ability to respond to this drug.
On-off phenomena
A change in the patient's condition, with sometimes rapid fluctuations between uncontrolled movements and normal movement, usually occurring after long-term use of levodopa and probably caused by changes in the ability to respond to this drug.
Orthostatic hypotension
A large decrease in blood pressure upon standing; may result in fainting.
Occlusion
Closure. Relationship of the upper and lower teeth upon closure.
Onlay
Laboratory produced restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth.
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Doctor
1. One whose occupation is to treat diseases, particularly a physician, dentist, or veterinarian with an appropriate license. 2. A teacher (particularly at a college or university), a scholar, or one who holds a postgraduate degree (especially a Ph.D. degree). 3. A shaman.
Cancer
Any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream.
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Oncogene
Fragments of genetic material (DNA) that carry the potential to cause cancer (transform normal cells into malignant cells).
Oncogenes
Genes that promote normal cell division.
Oncogenesis
The causation or production of tumors.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers.
Oncovin
Oncovin is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in other countries. Active ingredient(s): vincristine sulfate.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Oxytocin
A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which plays a role in childbirth.
Occupational Medicine
Occupational Therapists work with the disabled, the elderly, newborns, school-aged children, and with anyone who has a permanent or temporary impairment in their physical or mental functioning. The aim of occupational therapy is to help the client to perform daily tasks in their living and working environments, and to assist them to develop the skills to live independent, satisfying, and productive lives.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) is the therapeutic use of self-care, work and play activities to increase independent function, enhance development and prevent disability; OT may include the adaptation of a task or the environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance
Open comedo
A blackhead - a noninflammatory comedo with a dark top and firmly packed contents.
Oncology
The study and treatment of cancers.
Oncologist
On-off effect
A change in the patient's condition, with sometimes rapid fluctuations between uncontrolled movements and normal movement, usually occurring after long-term use of levodopa and probably caused by changes in the ability to respond to this drug.
On-off phenomena
A change in the patient's condition, with sometimes rapid fluctuations between uncontrolled movements and normal movement, usually occurring after long-term use of levodopa and probably caused by changes in the ability to respond to this drug.
Orthostatic hypotension
A large decrease in blood pressure upon standing; may result in fainting.
Occlusion
Closure. Relationship of the upper and lower teeth upon closure.
Onlay
Laboratory produced restoration covering one or more cusps of a tooth.
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