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Ovary
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OvaryThe female sex gland that contains ova, or eggs.
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Female
The traditional definition of female was "an individual of the sex that bears young" or "that produces ova or eggs". However, things are not so simple today. Female can be defined by physical appearance, by chromosome constitution (see Female chromosome complement), or by gender identification. Female chromosome complement: The large majority of females have a 46, XX chromosome complement (46 chromosomes including two X chromosomes). A minority of females have other chromosome constitutions such as 45,X (45 chromosomes including only one X chromosome) and 47,XXX (47 chromosomes including three X chromosomes).
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
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Ovarian cancer
Tumors or cancer of the ovary.
Ovariectomy
Surgical removal of the ovaries; female castration.
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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Orthopnea
Difficulty breathing when lying flat.
Oscillation
"A back-and-forth motion; vibration."
Ossicle
A small bone.
Osteopathy
A system of therapy emphasizing primary medical care and the importance of body mechanics and manipulation to correct abnormalities.
Otic
Having to do with the ear.
Ovary
Ovum
"Egg; the female reproductive element."
Oximeter
A device for determining the oxygen saturation level of the blood.
Oxygen
A chemical element essential for sustaining life.
Ommaya reservoir
A device with a fluid reservoir implanted under the scalp with a catheter to a ventricle. It allows for medication to be given directly to the CSF and into the brain.
Oncogene
Fragments of genetic material (DNA) that carry the potential to cause cancer (transform normal cells into malignant cells).
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Female
The traditional definition of female was "an individual of the sex that bears young" or "that produces ova or eggs". However, things are not so simple today. Female can be defined by physical appearance, by chromosome constitution (see Female chromosome complement), or by gender identification. Female chromosome complement: The large majority of females have a 46, XX chromosome complement (46 chromosomes including two X chromosomes). A minority of females have other chromosome constitutions such as 45,X (45 chromosomes including only one X chromosome) and 47,XXX (47 chromosomes including three X chromosomes).
Gland
An organ that releases a chemical. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete externally, either through a tube or duct.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Ovarian cancer
Tumors or cancer of the ovary.
Ovariectomy
Surgical removal of the ovaries; female castration.
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.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Orthopnea
Difficulty breathing when lying flat.
Oscillation
"A back-and-forth motion; vibration."
Ossicle
A small bone.
Osteopathy
A system of therapy emphasizing primary medical care and the importance of body mechanics and manipulation to correct abnormalities.
Otic
Having to do with the ear.
Ovary
Ovum
"Egg; the female reproductive element."
Oximeter
A device for determining the oxygen saturation level of the blood.
Oxygen
A chemical element essential for sustaining life.
Ommaya reservoir
A device with a fluid reservoir implanted under the scalp with a catheter to a ventricle. It allows for medication to be given directly to the CSF and into the brain.
Oncogene
Fragments of genetic material (DNA) that carry the potential to cause cancer (transform normal cells into malignant cells).
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