| obsessive-compulsive personality | The personality of an individual whose overriding personal needs are manifested by a rigid, pervasive pattern of perfectionism and inflexibility, as he or she continually strives for clearly unattainable goals, to the point that such behaviour frequently interferes with the actual completion of tasks and projects. Synonym: obsessive personality. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| obsessive-compulsive personality disorder | A psychological disorder with a pervasive pattern of inflexible perfectionism which begins by early adulthood as indicated by many of the following symptoms: an unattainable perfectionism with overly strict standards which often make it impossible to complete a task; preoccupation with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or scheduling to the extent that the major point of the activity is lost; unreasonable insistence that others submit to exactly his or her way of doing things; an unnecessary, excessive devotion to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships; rumination to the point of indecisiveness; (6) overconscientiousness about matters of morality, ethics, or values; (7) restricted expression of affection; (8) lack of generosity in giving time, money, or gifts when no personal gain is likely to result; and (9) an inability to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value. Synonym: obsessional neurosis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obsidian | <chemical> A kind of glass produced by volcanoes. It is usually of a black colour, and opaque, except in thin splinters. In a thin section it often exhibits a fluidal structure, marked by the arrangement of microlites in the lines of the flow of the molten mass. Origin: L. Obsidianus lapis, so named, according to Pliny, after one Obsidius, who discovered it in Ethiopia: cf.F. Obsidiane, obsidienne. The later editions of Pliny read Obsianus lapis, and Obsius, instead of Obsidianus lapis, and Obsidius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| obsolescence | Falling into disuse; denoting the abolition of a function. Origin: L. Obsolesco, to grow out of use (05 Mar 2000) |
| obsolete | 1. No longer in use; gone into disuse; disused; neglected; as, an obsolete word; an obsolete statute; applied chiefly to words, writings, or observances. 2. <biology> Not very distinct; obscure; rudimental; imperfectly developed; abortive. Synonym: Ancient, antiquated, old-fashioned, antique, old, disused, neglected. See Ancient. Origin: L. Obsoletus, p.p. Of obsolescere. See Obsolescent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| obsoleteness | 1. The state of being obsolete, or no longer used; a state of desuetude. 2. <biology> Indistinctness; want of development. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| obstacle | That which stands in the way, or opposes; anything that hinders progress; a hindrance; an obstruction, physical or moral. "If all obstacles were cut away. And that my path were even to the crown." (Shak) Synonym: Impediment, obstuction, hindrance, difficulty. See Impediment, and Obstruction. Origin: F, fr. L. Obstaculum, fr. Obstare to withstand, oppose; ob (see Ob-) + stare to stand. See Stand. And cf. Oust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| obstacle sense | The ability, often found in the blind, to avoid objects without visual warning. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric | Pertaining to obstetrics (18 Nov 1997) |
| obstetric conjugate | The diameter that represents the shortest diameter through which the head must pass in descending into the superior strait and measures, by means of X-ray, the distance from the promontory of the sacrum to a point on the inner surface of the symphysis a few millimeters below its upper margin. Synonym: obstetric conjugate diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric conjugate diameter | The diameter that represents the shortest diameter through which the head must pass in descending into the superior strait and measures, by means of X-ray, the distance from the promontory of the sacrum to a point on the inner surface of the symphysis a few millimeters below its upper margin. Synonym: obstetric conjugate diameter. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric conjugate of pelvic outlet | The conjugate of the pelvic outlet lengthened by the posterior displacement of the coccyx. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric position | The position assumed by the parturient woman, either dorsal recumbent or lateral recumbent. (05 Mar 2000) |
| obstetric surgical procedures | Surgery performed on the pregnant woman for conditions associated with pregnancy, labour, or the puerperium. It does not include surgery of the newborn infant. (12 Dec 1998) |
| obstetric ultrasound | Use of diagnostic ultrasound during pregnancy. (05 Mar 2000) |
Synonyms : Labor, Premature, Premature Labor, Premature Obstetric Labor, Labor, Premature Obstetric, Labor, Preterm
Synonyms : Obstetric Surgical Procedure, Obstetrical Surgery, Obstetrical Surgical Procedures, Procedure, Obstetric Surgical, Procedures, Obstetric Surgical, Surgery, Obstetric, Surgical Procedure, Obstetric, Surgical Procedures, Obstetric, Obstetric Surgeries
Synonyms : Obstetric Forceps, Forcep, Obstetric, Forcep, Obstetrical, Forceps, Obstetric, Forceps, Obstetrical, Obstetric Forcep, Obstetrical Forcep
Synonyms : Nursing, Obstetric, Nursing, Obstetrical, Obstetric Nursing, Nursings, Obstetric, Nursings, Obstetrical, Obstetric Nursings, Obstetrical Nursings
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| obsessive-compulsive personality |
personality characterized by a strong need to repeat certain acts or rituals
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| obstetrician |
a physician specializing in obstetrics
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| obstetrics |
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
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| obstipation |
severe constipation resulting from an obstruction in the intestines
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| obstruction |
any structure that makes progress difficult the state or condition of being obstructed obstacle: something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted; "lack of imagination is an obstacle to one's advancement"; "the poverty of a district is an obstacle to good education"; "the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan" the act of obstructing; "obstruction of justice" getting in someone's way
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| OBS | make obscure or unclear |
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| OBS | make difficult to perceive by sight |
| OBS | make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or concealing |
| OBS | make unclear, indistinct, or blurred |
| OBS | make less visible or unclear |
| OBS | not clearly understood or expressed |
| OBS | marked by difficulty of style or expression |
| OBS | remote and separate physically or socially |
| OBS | not drawing attention |
| OBS | not famous or acclaimed |
| OBS | difficult to find |
| OBS | in an obscure manner |