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Oophorectomy
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Oophorectomy Surgical removal of one or both ovaries.
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Ovaries
The paired female sex glands in the pelvis, located one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries produce eggs and hormones including estrogen, progesterone, and androgens.
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Obstruction
A blockage in the GI tract that prevents the flow of liquids or solids.
Occluded artery
An artery that is narrowed by plaque that impedes blood flow.
Occult bleeding
Blood in stool that is not visible to the naked eye. May be a sign of disease such as diverticulosis or colorectal cancer.
Ocular diseases
Diseases of or relating to the eye.
Oncogenes
Genes that promote normal cell division.
Oophorectomy
Open heart surgery
Surgery that involves opening the chest and heart while a heart-lung machine performs for the heart.
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
Oral dissolution therapy
A method of dissolving cholesterol gallstones.
Orchiectomy
The surgical removal of the testicles.
Orthopaedic surgeon
Orthopaedist. The physician who diagnoses, treats, manages the rehabilitation process, and provides prevention protocols for patients who suffer from injury or disease in any of the components of the musculoskeletal system.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Ovaries
The paired female sex glands in the pelvis, located one on each side of the uterus. The ovaries produce eggs and hormones including estrogen, progesterone, and androgens.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Obstruction
A blockage in the GI tract that prevents the flow of liquids or solids.
Occluded artery
An artery that is narrowed by plaque that impedes blood flow.
Occult bleeding
Blood in stool that is not visible to the naked eye. May be a sign of disease such as diverticulosis or colorectal cancer.
Ocular diseases
Diseases of or relating to the eye.
Oncogenes
Genes that promote normal cell division.
Oophorectomy
Open heart surgery
Surgery that involves opening the chest and heart while a heart-lung machine performs for the heart.
Oral
Of or involving the mouth or mouth region or the surface on which the mouth is located.
Oral dissolution therapy
A method of dissolving cholesterol gallstones.
Orchiectomy
The surgical removal of the testicles.
Orthopaedic surgeon
Orthopaedist. The physician who diagnoses, treats, manages the rehabilitation process, and provides prevention protocols for patients who suffer from injury or disease in any of the components of the musculoskeletal system.
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