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Ozone

An extremely reactive gas (O3) that is produced by the interaction of oxygen and…

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Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve

A curve that shows the relationship between the partial pressure of oxygen and the…

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Oxyhemoglobin

An unstable compound formed by the combination of hemoglobin and oxygen. Hemoglobin with oxygen…

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Oxygen consumption (Vo2)

The amount of oxygen utilized by the tissues, calculated as the difference between systemic…

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Oxygen (O2)

Oxygen. Normal percentage in air is 21%.

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Overfeeding

A form of malnutrition in that it provides excessive nutriture (food) to a person…

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Outcome indicator

An instrument that looks at the results of practitioners activities, including complications, adverse events,…

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Outbreak

Synonymous with epidemic, but a term often preferred when dealing with the public; does…

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Ostomy

An artificial opening or stoma especially into a hollow organ or canal. Also ostium.

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Oroenteric tube

A feeding tube that is placed through the mouth with its distal end in…

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Oroduodenal tube

An oroenteric tube placed through the mouth into the duodenum.

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Orogastric tube

An oroenteric tube placed through the mouth into the stomach.

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