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Opioid

Pertaining to natural and synthetic chemicals that have opium-like effects similar to morphine, though…

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OPIM

Other Potentially Infectious Materials

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Open system (Digestive health)

Opposite of closed system. An enteral formula that is poured into a container every…

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One-step clean and disinfection

Also known as disinfectant cleaners or similar: EPA approved disinfectant that is capable of…

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Obligue

Neither perpendicular nor parallel being on an incline; situated obliquely and having one end…

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Obstructive disease

Pulmonary disease marked by pathophysiologic changes that limit expiratory flow at relatively low flowrates…

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Obturator

A structure that blocks an opening either in the body or an instrument.

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Occlusion

Tube becomes clogged and no longer functions properly.

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

OSHA is a government agency tasked with maintaining a safe and healthy work environment…

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Odontoid process

A strong tooth-like process projecting upward from the body of the axis, or epistropheus,…

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