GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Terms Starting with Letter: O


omental - refering to the omentum. Also called epiploic.

omentum - A fold of peritoneum passing from the stomach to another abdominal organ. Ex: the membrane that encloses the bowel.

orbtial - eye region

orthopnea - Discomfort in breathing which is aggravated by lying flat








 
 






























 
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