The formation and maintenance of bone. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
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What is Osmosis?
The process of passage of the solvent portion of a lesser-concentrated solution through a semipermeable membrane into a higher-concentrated solution until the two solutions are equal in concentration; plays an important role in water distribution in the body. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease?
A painful enlargement and inflammation of the area of the shinbone just below the knee, usually occurring in adolescent boys. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Orthotic?
A device used to correct or control deformed bones, muscles, or joints. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Orthopnea?
A breathing difficulty experienced while lying flat; can be a symptom of heart failure or asthma. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Orphan Drugs?
Drugs used to treat rare diseases; not normally produced because potential sales are small. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Orgasm?
An involuntary contraction of genital muscles experienced at the peak of sexual excitement. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Organism?
Any single, functioning form of life. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Organ Donation?
An agreement to allow one or more organs to be removed and transplanted into someone else. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Orchitis?
An inflammation of a testicle, which can be caused by infection with the mumps virus. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org