The development and release of the egg from the ovary, which usually occurs halfway through a woman’s menstrual cycle. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Over-the-counter Remedy?
A medication that can be purchased without a physician’s prescription. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Overdose?
An excessively large dose of a drug, which can lead to coma and death. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What are Ovaries?
Two almond-shaped glands located at the opening of the fallopian tubes on both sides of the uterus; produce eggs and the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Outpatient Treatment?
A medical attention that does not include an overnight stay at a hospital. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ototoxicity?
A harmful effect that some drugs have on the organs or nerves in the ears, which can lead to hearing and balance problems. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Otosclerosis?
A progressive deafness caused by bone formation around structures in the middle ear. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Otorrhea?
A discharge from an inflamed ear. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Otitis Media?
An inflammation of the middle ear (between the eardrum and inner ear) because of the spread of an infection from the nose, sinuses, and throat. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Otitis Externa?
An inflammation of the outer ear due to an infection; commonly called swimmer’s ear. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org