OARS: (Acronym) Older Americans Resources and Services.
Oasis thrombectomy system: (Equip)
Oasis wound dressing:
(Supplies)
oat cell tumor:
(Onc) type of small cell carcinoma.
OATS
procedure: (Ortho)
osteochondral allograft transfer system; osteoarticular transfer system.
Obagi: (Derm) Line
of dermatologic products; i.e., Obagi Nu-Derm, Nu-Derm Tolereen,
Obagi-C Rx, Obagi Blue Peel, etc.
See www.obagi.com
O’Beirne sphincter: a circular
band of muscular fibers at the rectosigmoid junction.
Ober test: (Ortho) exam for hip
pathology.
Ober and Barr procedure: triceps/gluteus maximus.
OBJECT study:
(Trial) study judging effective control and treatment of overactive
bladder.
O’Brien forceps:
(Instrument)
O’Brien heart valve:
(Cardio)
prosthetic valve
O’Brien test: (Ortho) shoulder, arm (tear
of labrum).
OBS: (Abbrev) organic brain
syndrome.
obsessive-compulsive
disorder:
(Psych) Style note: uses hyphen. Abbreviated as OCD.(Source: NIH
publications on OCD, Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation of America, 2002;
Stedman’s 2002 Edition).
obturator internus muscle: (Anatomy) rotates thigh
laterally.
obtuse: blunt.
obviate: take effective measures against.
Obwegeser periosteal retractor/osteotomy: mandible
Occam
Razor:
(Science) A scientific principle that states, “Entities should not be
multiplied unnecessarily”, i.e., if there
is a simple explanation and a more complicated one, why not go with the
more simple one?
occlusal: (Dentistry) The chewing or
grinding surface of the bicuspid and molar teeth.
Occlusal/Occlusal
HP: (Rx) brand name topical wart treatment; salicyclic acid.
occlusive
dressing:
(Supplies) dressing that hermetically seals a wound.
occult
blood:
(GI) blood in feces or vomitus, not
readily seen on general inspection, further testing needs to be
done to confirm presence.
occult fracture: hidden, not seen on x-ray.
occupational exposure: anything one is exposed to on the job.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: OSHA.
Ocean nasal spray: (ENT)
brand name, capitalize.
OCG: (Abbrev) oral cholecystogram.
ochlophobia: (Psych)
morbid fear of crowds.
ochre/ocher membrane: either spelling
acceptable.
Ochsner Clinic: (Place) located in
Ochsner forceps: (GYN/GI/Plastic Surgery).
Ockerblad kidney clamp:
(Instrument)
OCL splint: (Equip) orthopedic splint
made by Orthopedic Casting Laboratory.
O’Conor sheath: (Uro) ?
Octagam: (Rx) for primary immunodeficiency diseases.
OCTAVE
hypertension study: (Clinical Trial) omapatrilat
cardiovascular treatment assessment vs. enalapril.
octiles of the prostate.
OctreoScan: (Onc).
Octopus 2: (Cardio) tissue
stabilization system in beating-heart surgery (2002).
Ocufen: (Rx) generic = flurbiprofen; ophthalmic solution;
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, topical.
Ocu-Guard ophthalmic wrap: (Ophth)
Ocu-Hist: (Rx)
antihistamine eye drops.
ocular migraine:
(Neuro)
affecting only the eyes, vascular cause.
ocular pursuit movements: (Ophth)
oculogyric/oculogyroid: (Ophth) the
limits of rotation of the eyeballs.
oculoplethysmography
(OPG): (Vascular) for measuring carotid artery activity.
oculopneumoplethysmography: method of bilateral measurement of ophthalmic
artery pressure that
reflects pressure and flow in the internal carotid artery.
Ocutome: (Ophth) Instrument to remove vitreous.
Ocuvite
PreserVision: (Nutrition) multivitamin developed by Bausch & Lomb to help preserve
vision in age-related
diseases (2002).
odaxesmus: (Neuro) A
biting sensation; a form of paresthesia.
Oddi
sphincter:
(GI) sphincter of hepatopancreatic ampulla; also called sphincter of Oddi.
odious: (Adjective) meaning arousing
or meriting strong dislike, aversion, intense displeasure.
Odland ankle prosthesis: (Ortho)
ODM values: ophthalmodynamometry.
odontoid process: (Anatomy) skull.
O’Donaghue knee splint: (Equip) ?
odoriferous: strong smelling (NOTE- NOT
“odiferous”, which is oftentimes what it sounds like in dictation.)
O’Driscoll
posterolateral pivot test: (Ortho) test
for elbow instability, described by SW O’Driscoll (AAMT 2001).
O’Dwyer intubation:
(ENT)
of the larynx.
odynophagia: (ENT) painful swallowing.
Off-Ezy topical corn and callus remover: OTC
treatment.
Off-Ezy wart remover kit: OTC
treatment.
Off The
Square Club: (Social)
social services program located at
ofloxacin: (Rx)
ophthalmic solution for eye infections; also comes in tablet form for oral
administration for infections.
Ogden anchor: (Ortho) hardware.
Ogilvie hernia technique: (Surgery) technique for hernia repair.
Ogura technique: (Ophth) orbital decompression.
OH (Oxy-Hood) pressurizer: (Equip)
18-OH dehydrogenase deficiency: (Endo) AKA, aldosterone deficiency or
hypoaldosteronism
ohm:
(Science) unit of measurement of
electrical resistance.
OIF: (Lab) oil immersion fields;
part of sputum microscopy results for TB testing, dictator may say, “1-9 AFB
per 100 oil immersion fields…”
oil immersion fields:
(Lab)
OIF, see above.
Ojibwa: Native American tribe in
northern WI, MN, MI, ND, MT.
okra: (Horticulture) A vegetable, also acceptable
typed as “ocra” or “ochra”.
olanzapine: (Rx) generic for Zyprexa,
prescription medication for treating schizophrenia (FDA 1996).
Olean: brand name of a
calorie-free fat substitute (olestra) found in foods
since 1996, some people
develop severe GI symptoms, diarrhea and cramping from this substance.
olestra: a fat substitute contained in some foods,
particularly snack foods; may cause GI upset in some people.
Oldfield syndrome: (GI) familial polyposis of the colon.
olecranon fracture: of the ulna, at the elbow.
Oleeva: An OTC brand name line of
products for treatment of wound care and scar management; includes
Oleeva film and Oleeva
foam.
olfactory trigone: (Anatomy) triangular area around
olfactory nerve at base of brain.
oligoasthenospermia: (GU/Infertility)A decrease in quantity and
quality, as well as motility of sperm.
oligoblastoma: (Hem/Onc)
oligoclonal gammopathy: (Lab) bands found in gamma globulin of spinal fluid
electrophoresis, may indicate MS, sarcoidosis, etc.
oligodactyly: having fewer than normal
digits; fingers or toes.
OligoDetect: (Lab) test for West Nile Virus.
oligoglucan-branching glycosyltransferase.
oligohydramnios: (
per Stedman’s)
oliguria, oliguric: (Uro) scanty urine
production, also “non-oliguric”. (Source: Stedman’s);
olisthetic
vertebra/olisthy: slippage of bone from normal site.
olivary nucleus: (Anatomy) near medulla and pyramidal tract.
olive-tipped catheter: (Equip) ureteral.
“olives
passed over a guidewire”: (GI) A phrase that may be heard during a gastrointestinal surgery.
Olivecrona
forceps:
(Vascular Surgery) Named for Swedish surgeon, Herbert Olivecrona, who did first
total
excision of AVM (arteriovenous malformation) from which patient
recovered.
olivopontocerebellar
atrophy:
(Neuro) A group of progressive neurologic diseases; results in ataxia, tremor,
involuntary movement, and dysarthria; five clinical types. (Source: Stedman’s
2002).
Ollier incision: (Ortho).
Olliger splint: (Equip)
olmesartan: (Rx) generic for Benicar,
prescription drug to treat hypertension (FDA 2002).
Olux Foam
0.05%:
(Rx) generic = clobetasol propionate; dermatological treatment of scalp dermatosis (FDA)
Olux-E: (Rx) for psoriasis.
Olympic
Cool-Cap system: (Device) used for infants
born with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy.
Olympus flexible sigmoidoscope: (Equip/GI) brand name.
Omacor: (Rx) for
hypertriglyceridemia, omega-3 fatty acid ethyl esters.
ombudsman: (Politics) government
appointee who investigates citizen complaints against government.
Omed bulldog vascular clamp: (Instrument)
omega-3
fatty acids: also seen typed without hyphen as omega 3. (2002).
Omega-Brite vitamins:
(Nutrition)
omega-shaped epiglottis.
omental
caking:
(Radio) on radiograph, thickening of the omentum, abdominal wall, usually sign
of malignancy; mesothelioma, metastatic
ovarian carcinoma.
omeprazole: (Rx) generic drug for GI conditions.
Omiderm: A dressing used in the
treatment of wounds and burns.
Omnaris: (Rx) ciclesonide; intranasal corticosteroid for
allergies.
Omni-Atricor pacer:
(Cardio)
Omnicef: (Rx) generic = cefdinir; a broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic.
Omni-Stanicor pacemaker: (Cardio)
Omnicor Programmable system.
omnipotence
of thought: (Psych) A childish or magical thought process
whereby instantaneous gratification
of fantasies and wishes is believed to be imminent.
Omniscience tilting-disc valve prosthesis.
omphalocele: congenital
herniation of viscera into base of umbilical cord.
Omron Body Logic: (Device) fat analyzer, measures body composition.
OMT: (Abbrev) osteopathic manipulative treatment or therapy.
oncoFISH: (Lab) test for bladder cancer.
Oncolym: (Rx) treatment for Hodgkin
B-cell lymphoma (FDA – as of 1998, still not fully approved, but was
granted orphan drug status.).
Onchophage: treatment for renal cell carcinoma.
oncosis: (Onc)
condition involving formation of tumors or neoplasms.
oncotic: pertaining to or caused by, marked by swelling.
“oncovertebral”–NO! Correct spelling is: uncovertebral.
ondansetron: (Rx) generic for Zofran; treatment
of severe nausea and vomiting, usually associated with chemotherapy.
Ondine curse: (Pulm) failure of
automatic breathing.
1-2 intermetatarsal angle: (Ortho)
183 shampoo: (Derm) OTC shampoo for thinning hair, also topical
solution for same use; more info see http://www.xenna.com/
One-A-Day
vitamins: OTC brand name, includes formulations of
Cholesterol Plus, CarbSmart, 50 Plus, WeightSmart, etc.
one plasma volume exchange, two plasma volume exchange.
One Touch
Basic:
(Device) diabetes monitoring system. (Note- One Touch has a whole line of
diabetic products).
One Touch FastTake:
(Device)
diabetes monitoring device, glucose monitor.
One Touch InDuo : (Device) blood glucose meter and insulin delivery
system in one unit. (2002).
One Touch Profile:
(Device)
blood glucose meter, diabetes.
One Touch SureStep:
(Device)
blood glucose meter, diabetes.
One Touch Ultra:
(Device)
blood glucose meter, diabetes.
onlay bone patch/graft: on the surface.
ON-Q: For postoperative care of pain; anesthesia
delivery system (HPI 2001).
Ontak: (Rx)
generic = denileukin diftitox; approved for use in the treatment of patients
with persistent or recurrent cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
(CTCL).
OnTrack system: (Ortho) Used in
conjunction with an extensive exercise program (OnTrack
treatment method) for the treatment of
patellofemoral dysfunction (PFD) (Manufacturer: Donjoy;
2000).
OnTrack treatment
method:
Extensive exercise program for patellofemoral syndrome, using the OnTrack brace system above.
onus: meaning a
blame or anything burdensome. (Webster’s).
oophorectomy: (GYN) removal of an
ovary/ovaries; also called ovariectomy.
OPANA: (Rx) oxymorphone, injectable for pain control.
OPCAB: (Abbrev) off-pump
coronary artery bypass.
Opcon-A: OTC eye drops for itching and redness.
OPD-Scan: (Ophth) Device used to create refractive eye
maps. (2001).
open angle glaucoma:
(Ophth)
open cell stent: (Cardio).
opening
snap:
(Cardio) high-frequency sound heard in early diastole in patient with mitral or
tricuspid
stenosis.
opening
wedge osteotomy/abductory wedge: Bunion treatment.
OpenSail catheter: (Cardio) balloon catheter used to clear blockages
from coronary arteries. (2000).
OPERA procedure: (Ob-GYN) outpatient endometrial resection/ablation procedure; for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) as alternative to hysterectomy.
OPERA
study:
(Cardio) Omapatrilat (generic Vanlev) in Persons with Enhanced
Risk of Atherosclerotic Events; study to determine the benefit
of omapatrilat (Vanlev® ) in the treatment of patients age 65 years and
over who are at cardiovascular risk due to early stage or borderline
isolated systolic hypertension (ISH). Sponsor:
Bristol-Myers Squibb (2000).
Operand: (Rx) chlorhexidine, wound cleanser.
opisthotic: situated behind the ear. (Stedman’s).
opisthotonos: form of spasm of whole
body; back arched, head and heels bent backward. (Stedman’s)
Oppenheimer splint.
opponensplasty:
repair
to any of the opponens muscles of the fingers or toes.
opposition: resistance (Webster’s).
Op-Site occlusive dressing.
Optacon: (Ophth) optical tactile converter; a reading
device for the blind; visual image converted to electronic vibrations;
Op-Temp cautery: (Plastic Surgery).
Optical Biopsy System: (GI)
laser device operated through either sigmoidoscope or colonoscope to evaluate
benign/malignant status of colon polyp (HPI 2001).
optical stretcher test: (Onc)
cancer test, stretches cells. (2002).
Optifast Program: weight
loss program.
Optiflex intraocular lens: (Ophth)
OptiHaler: (Pulm/Allergy) metered
dose drug inhalation delivery system to treat asthma
Optimizer system:
(Cardio)
used to treat heart failure.
Opti-Plast
XT balloon catheter: Used to deliver the SAXX renal stent. (2001).
Optiscope angioscope.
Optison: (Radio) contrast media
used as an enhancement aid in echocardiograms (1997).
Optistat: power injector, introduces contrast media.
Optivar: (Rx) generic = azelastine
hydrochloride; ophthalmic solution 0.05%, used for itchy eyes related to
allergic conjunctivitis. (2000).
OptiView by OptiMed: Used in cardiac catheterization.
OptiView by Endopath: Used in bladder catheterization.
OptiVu surgical headset:
for videoscopic
procedures(2000).
Optomap: (Ophth)
ultra-wide field retinal view.
oracle: authoritative utterance or a person who delivers same. NOTE- If
referring to the ear, it is auricle.
Oradisc A
patch: (Rx) amlexanox; mucoadhesive disc for aphthous ulcers.
orascopy: allows dentist to see inside mouth.
Orapred: (Rx) pediatric liquid corticosteroid.
OraQuick: (Lab) rapid test for HIV 1 and HIV 2 (FDA 2002)
ora serrata retinae: the anterior, serrated
border of the retina.
OraSolv: (Pharm) A drug
delivery system where drug dissolves quickly in the mouth. (2000).
OraSure: (Lab) HIV test.
Oratec: Manufacturer of spinal and arthroscopic equipment.
orbicularis oculi muscle: (Anatomy) eyelid.
oribicularis oris muscle: (Anatomy) lip.
orbital
reducer seal: (Ob-GYN) used in laparoscopies (1999).
orbitopathy: (Ophth) disease of the eye.
Orbitrack: brand name of exercise equipment.
Orbscan II: (Device/Ophth) Measures both surfaces of cornea for
LASIK procedures (1999).
orchidectomy: (GU) removal of testis/testicles (see
orchiectomy).
orchiectomy: (GU) removal of testicles. (NOTE- These 2 terms
have become interchangeable and not distinguished between meaning unilateral
and bilateral, so it is acceptable to use “orchiectomy” to mean removal of one
testicle and vice versa.)
orf: (Condition) sheep pox, transmissable
to humans.
Orfadin: (Rx) generic = nitisinone; drug for hereditary tyrosinemia (FDA 2002).
Oriental cholangiohepatitis.
ORIF: (Orthopedics) open reduction and internal
fixation; procedure for treatment of fractures; according to most textbooks, it
is acceptable to
be written out without the comma as: open reduction
internal fixation (2002).
orlistat: (OTC and Rx) weight loss drug. OTC is marketed as Alli. Prescription at higher dose as orlistat.
Ornish prevention diet: A relaxed version of the
Ornish reversal diet (below), to prevent coronary artery disease.
Ornish
reversal diet: A diet plan developed by Dean Ornish, MD; very low fat, 10% daily
calories from fat, to reverse coronary artery disease.
ornithine transaminase.
ornithine transcarbamoylase/carbamoyltransferase.
Ornithodoros: (Biology)
genus of ticks.
Ornithonyssus: (Biology)
genus of bird and rodent mites.
orphan
drugs:
(Pharm) drugs which are abandoned in the development or approval process or may
be only for treatment of very rare
conditions with limited financial potential, still available for sale in
some markets.
orphenadrine citrate:
(Rx)
muscle relaxant drug, generic for Norflex.
–orrhagia: suffix indicating
hemorrhage.
–orrhaphy: suffix indicating
suturing.
–orrhea: suffix indicating
discharge.
–orrhexis: suffix indicating rupture.
Orsi-Grocco
method:
(Cardio) palpatory percussion of the heart.
orthetics: synonym to orthotics; this is the field
of study relating to knowledge of orthoses. Do not
use either of these (even though the doctor
dictates it like this) unless the dictator is referring to the study or
science of orthopedic devices to improve movement. Please see orthosis,
orthotic below.
OrthoBlast osteoconductive bioimplant paste: graft material.
orthocyanosis: cyanosis occurring while
in an upright position.
orthodromic reciprocating tachycardia.
Ortho Dx: (Device/Ortho) external electrotherapy system to
reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, strengthen muscles particularly after
knee surgery.
Ortho-evac: (Surgery) postoperative autotransfusion system,
especially orthopedic surgeries.
Ortho Evra
patch:
(Rx) contraceptive transdermal patch, once weekly (FDA 2001), also written as
ORTHO EVRA.
Ortho-Glass: Splint material, casting materials (Note: This is
the spelling according to AAMT April 2001).
orthogon.
orthogonal films.
OrthoGuard antimicrobial sleeve: coated with antibiotics to prevent bacterial growth
on external fixation devices, delivers antibiotics directly to pin sites.
Orthokeratology contact lens: (Ophth) for overnight wear.
Ortholav: lavage, suction.
Ortho Micronor:
(Rx)
generic = norethindrone; birth control pill (2003).
OrthoPAT system: perioperative
autotransfusion system for orthopedic procedures, to collect and wash red blood
cells (AAMT Updates 2001).
Ortho-Prefest: (Rx) for estrogen replacement (2000).
orthosis: (Noun) plural is orthoses, this is the
actual external orthopedic appliance, this is the term you will probably use most
often in dictation; you could also substitute an adjective (but it would have
to be followed by a noun) such as “orthetic device”, or “orthotic appliance” but not “orthotics”, on its own (i.e.,
if the dictator says, “I prescribed orthotics for the patient,” that would be INCORRECT, you should correct
it to say, “I prescribed orthoses for the patient”. See also orthetic and orthotics for
more info (Info comes from Dorland’s Medical
Dictionary, also Vera Pyle’s “Current Medical Terminology”).
orthostatic hypotension: drop in blood pressure on standing.
orthotic: (Adjective) pertaining
to external orthopedic appliances to improve movement, can substitute orthetic. Do not confuse this with orthotics/orthetics
(see below). Orthotic or orthetic should
only be used when a noun follows either, such as orthotic device, orthetic
appliance, etc., but never used as a noun meaning the singular of orthosis,
such as “for the left foot, I prescribed an “orthotic”, even though the doctor
will dictate it this way, it is INCORRECT.
See orthosis above.
orthotics: Means the science concerned
with making orthopedic appliances, can substitute orthetics. NOTE- It is not correct to use orthotics
as a
plural for orthotic devices, you should rather either write out “orthotic
devices”, or use orthosis/orthoses when describing the actual
orthopedic appliance only. See orthosis and
orthetics and orthotic above. (Dorland’s,
“Current Medical Terminology, Pyle, 9th Ed.)
Ortho Tri-Cyclen:
(Rx)
oral contraceptive pills.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo:
(Rx)
low dose formulation of above; YES, it is “Lo”, not “low”, per manufacturer
Ortho-McNeil.
orthotripsy: (Procedure) treatment of
orthopedic conditions using shock waves; orthotripter
is the device itself.
orthotropic
transplant:
recipient’s organ replaced by donor organ
(See heterotopic transplant).
Orthotron program/Orthotron Isokinetic
Rehabilitation: (PT/OT)
Orthovisc: (Rx) injectable hyaluronic acid for treatment
of osteoarthritis; 3 injections over 2-week period.
Ortolani
maneuver/test: (Ortho) Done on infants to diagnose hip dysplasia. Also called
Barlow-Ortolani test.
Orton-Gillingham method: (Education) teaching method of reading for students
with dyslexia or learning disability.
Ortved stone dislodger.
Orudis,
Orudis KT: (Rx) generic
= ketoprofen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
Oruvail: (Rx) generic = ketoprofen, extended release form,
anti-inflammatory drug.
OS-5/Plus, OS-5/Plus 2: knee brace.
Osbon
technique:
(GU) treatment for impotence, vacuum tumescence enhancement therapy.
Osbon ErecAid: penile prosthesis.
Osborne and
Cotterill procedure: treatment for elbow
dislocation.
os calcis: calcaneus.
os coxae: hip, large flat bone, lateral half of pelvis.
os, external: vaginal opening of uterus.
Os Finders: (Instrument) OB-GYN instrument.
oscillometric sensing: blood pressure measurement.
-oscopy: suffix indicating viewing
by scope.
Osgood-Schlatter disease: (Ortho) osteochondritis of
tuberosity of tibia, knee.
OSHA: Occupational Safety and
Health Administration; part of the US Dept of Labor;
in charge of workplace
safety/health standards.
O’Shaughnessy clamp.
Osler maneuver: to
detect pseudohypertension.
Osler
nodes, sign: manifestation of bacterial
endocarditis; red, raised, tender nodules on pulp of fingers/toes.
OsmoCyte wound dressing: (Medical supplies) highly absorbent dressing; aka,
Osmond-Clarke procedure: of the foot.
os peroneum: (Pod) foot/ankle.
os pubis.
OssaTron: shock wave
therapy for chronic heel pain, called orthotripsy (AAMT 2001)
osseous metastasis: (Onc) bone
metastasis, or spread of cancer to bone.
ossicular chain: (ENT) auditory ossicles.
ossiferous: containing/producing bone.
Ossigel: (Ortho) injectable used to increase fracture
healing.
ostemia: abnormal congestion in bone.
ostensibly: outwardly appearing as professed.
Osteo-Bi-Flex: OTC glucosamine chondroitin to improve joint
function.
OsteoCheck: OTC bone loss test kit for osteoporosis.
osteochondritis dissecans: (Ortho) condition of separation of the joint
cartilage and underlying bone
osteochondrosis dissecans: (Ortho)
osteodensitometry: bone density measurement.
Osteogenic Protein 1 (OP-1): recombinant human protein, used to initiate
treatment of new bone formation in fractures (HPI 2001).
osteogenic sarcoma:
(Onc) malignant bone cancer.
OsteoGram: Trademarked bone density test (1997).
osteoid osteoma: (Ortho) also called Jaffe disease; painful
benign neoplasm, usually of lower extremities.
OsteoLock/OsteoLock NP acetabular component.
Osteomark/Osteomark
NTx: (Lab) blood/urine test for bone
loss (2001). Source: AAMT Updates 2001.
Osteomatrix: Trademark name for a line of restoration materials,
dental and orthopedic (2001).
osteonal bone: microscopic description.
Osteonics
ABC/Triden system:
total
hip arthroplasty devices (FDA 2003).
osteopetrosis: a rare congenital disorder
in which the bones are overly dense (as opposed to osteoporosis).
Osteo-Pin: bioresorbable membrane fixation pin.
osteopontin:
bone-promoting protein.
Osteoset
pellets/putty: (Ortho) bone graft substitute stimulates bone regeneration. (Source: Manufacturer’s website;1997).
osteospongioma: spongy tumor of bone.
Osteo-Stim: bone growth stimulator.
osteotripsy: reduction of bony prominence.
OsteoView: Digital bone densitometer (1997).
ostiomeatal
complex: (Anatomy) where frontal and
maxillary sinuses drain into nasal cavity.
ostium: an opening or passage.
ostium
primum atrial septal defect: (Cardio) endocardial cushion defect that often
occurs in patients with Down
syndrome.
ostium
secundum atrial septal defect: (Cardio) type seen most commonly in adults.
Ostrum punch: (Instrument) nose.
Otis bougie: (Instrument)
Otis-Brown cystoscope.
ototoxicity: (ENT) anything harmful to the ear.
–otomy: suffix indicating surgical
incision.
Ototemp 3000: (ENT) tympanic thermometer
Ouchterlony method: (Lab) to detect IgG antibodies.
outlet constipation:
(GI)
constipation caused by poor muscle tone in the pelvic floor.
outlet view: (X-ray) coracoacromial arch/scapula.
outrigger wrist splint: (Ortho/Equip)
Ovace wash: (Rx) for seborrhea,
dandruff, skin bacterial infections.
oval window/niche.
OvaRex Mab: (Onc)
immunotherapy for ovarian carcinoma.
Ovcon 35: (Rx) chewable oral
contraceptive, spearmint flavored (2003, FDA).
overaction: (Opth)
ophthalmology term.
Ovrette: (Rx)
norgestrel tablets, OCP.
Overhauser effect: (Radio) nuclear phenomenon.
Overholt-Jackson bronchoscope: (Equip)
Overstreet polyp forceps:
(Instrument)
OVERTURE
Study:
omapatrilat versus enalapril randomized trial of utility reducing events; to
prolong survival and reduce hospitalization of
patients; long-term study (1999).
Oves conception
cap:
(Device) to aid in fertility, prescription only (2000); also called Oves fertility cap, Oves
cervical cap.
Ovide lotion: (Rx) generic = malathion;
lotion for treatment of head lice (FDA)
Ovidrel: (Rx) choriogonadotropin
alfa injection, triggers ovulation for infertility treatment.
ovotestes: gonads that can produce both sperm and eggs; found in
persons diagnosed as hermaphrodites or “intersex” babies (HPI 2000).
ovum forceps.
Owen lines: teeth.
oxalates: acids found in plants and vegetables such as
rhubarb and rutabaga; a diet rich in these can lead to kidney stones, calcium
oxalate type.
Oxford-Medilog electrocardiographic recorder.
oxidized zirconium: (Ortho) knee implant material; metallic
zirconium alloy heated to create zirconia. (2001).
OxiFirst: (OB/Device) fetal oxygen monitoring system (2000).
Oximax: (Device) pulse oximetry device (HPI 2001).
Oxiplex: bioabsorbable product to
treat surgical adhesions (2001).
Oxipor
VHC: (Derm) lotion for psoriasis.
Oxistat
lotion:
(Rx) generic = oxiconazole 1%; topical antifungal (2001 PDR).
Oxy-Contin: (Rx) generic = oxycodone
sustained release formula; narcotic pain relief brand name drug; being
increasingly more in the news
because of it’s addictiveness and crime related
to the drug (2001).
Oxydose: (Rx) generic = oxycodone liquid drops.
Oxy-Frames: Oxygen delivery device;
the oxygen tubing is hidden along the inside of specially designed glasses.
oxygenator: (Device)
used in cardiac surgery.
Oxymatic electric oxygen conserver.
Oxymizer oxygen-conserving device.
Oxymizer Pendant.
OxyPneumatic oxygen conserver.
Oxytrol patch:
(Rx) skin patch containing
oxybutynin, for treatment of overactive bladder; see more info at http://www.oxytrol.com/ (FDA 2003).
oxyuricide: an agent that kills pinworms.
Ozonator: used to clean swimming
pools, hot tubs, etc.
Ozonoff,
method of: environmental epidemiology project to find out if
there are disease “hot spots” in certain geographical areas and why.