| oviposition |
The act of laying eggs in specific sites.
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| ovulation |
The release of an egg from an ovary during the menstrual cycle.
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| overgrowth syndrome |
A group of genetic disorders in which there is an abnormal increase in the size of the body or a body part that is often noted at birth. Examples of overgrowth syndromes include neurofibromatosis, Sotos syndrome, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, Simpson-Golabi-Behmel syndrome, Weaver syndrome, Proteus syndrome, Sturge-Weber syndrome, and fragile X syndrome. Many of these syndromes increase the risk of cancer.
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| over-the-counter |
OTC. A medicine that can be bought without a doctor's order. Examples include some analgesics (pain relievers). Also called nonprescription.
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| ovarian |
Having to do with the ovaries, the female reproductive glands in which the ova (eggs) are formed. The ovaries are located in the pelvis, one on each side of the uterus.
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