| orthoptic | Relating to orthoptics. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| orthoptics | The study and treatment of defects in binocular vision resulting from defects in the optic musculature or of faulty visual habits. It involves a technique of eye exercises designed to correct the visual axes of eyes not properly coordinated for binocular vision. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthoptist | One skilled in orthoptics. (05 Mar 2000) |
| orthoreovirus | A genus of the family reoviridae infecting vertebrates only. Transmission is horizontal and infected species include humans, birds, cattle, monkeys, sheep, swine, and bats. Reovirus 1, reovirus 2, and reovirus 3 infect mammals. Reovirus 1 is the type species. (12 Dec 1998) |
| orthorhombic | <chemistry> Noting the system of crystallization which has three unequal axes at right angles to each other; trimetric. See Crystallization. Origin: Ortho- + rhombic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| orthoscope | <instrument, physics> An instrument designed to show the condition of the superficial portions of the eye. Origin: Ortho- + -scope. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| orthoscopic | <optics> Giving an image in correct or normal proportions; giving a flat field of view; as, an orthoscopic eyepiece. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| orthoscopic lens | A spectacle lens corrected for distortion and curvature of the periphery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| orthoscopic observation | <microscopy> The normal way of viewing an object microscopically (cf., conoscopic observation). With Kohler illumination the field diaphragm and the ocular front focal plane as well as the specimen will be in simultaneous focus. (05 Aug 1998) |
| orthoscopic spectacles | Convex lenses with base-in prisms for close work. (05 Mar 2000) |
| orthosilicic | <chemistry> Designating the form of silicic acid having the normal or highest number of hydroxyl groups. Origin: Ortho- + silicic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| orthosis | An external orthopaedic appliance, as a brace or splint, that prevents or assists movement of the spine or the limbs. Origin: G. Orthosis, a making straight (05 Mar 2000) |
| orthospermous | <botany> Having the seeds straight, as in the fruits of some umbelliferous plants; opposed to coelospermous. Origin: Ortho- + Gr. Seed. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| orthostatic | <anatomy> Pertaining to or caused by standing erect. Origin: Gr. Statikos = causing to stand (18 Nov 1997) |
| orthostatic albuminuria | The appearance of albumin in the urine when the patient is erect and its disappearance when recumbent. Synonym: orthostatic proteinuria, postural proteinuria, postural albuminuria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| orthotic |
Any device applied to or around the body in the care of physical impairment or disability, commonly used to control foot mechanics.
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| orthosis |
a brace or splint used to strengthen or stabilize part of the body, usually an arm or leg.
출처: www.luhs.org/health/topics/glossary/o.htm
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| orthostatic hypotension |
a large decrease in blood pressure upon standing; may result in fainting.
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Substituents which are ortho to each other are next to each other. Commonly used to assign a position on an phenyl ring, relative to a substituent (X) (bear in mind this 'substituent' could actually be the rest of the molecule!);
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| orthochromatic |
Relating to, or producing tone values of light and shade in a photograph that correspond to natural tones. Also, sensitive to all colors except red.
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