Medical Conditions Terminology in Category O

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Obracin

An aminoglycoside, broad-spectrum antibiotic produced by Streptomyces tenebrarius. It is effective against gram-negative bacteria, especially the Pseudomonas species. It is a 10% component of the antibiotic complex, NEBRAMYCIN, produced by the same species.


Obligations to Society

The obligations and accountability assumed in carrying out actions or ideas on behalf of others.


Obligations of Society

The obligations and accountability assumed in carrying out actions or ideas on behalf of others.


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Obstetrics Departments

Hospital department responsible for the administration and management of services provided for obstetric and gynecologic patients.


Obstetrics Department Hospital

Hospital department responsible for the administration and management of services provided for obstetric and gynecologic patients.


Obstetrics

A medical-surgical specialty concerned with management and care of women during pregnancy, parturition, and the puerperium.


Obstetrical Surgical Procedure

Surgery performed on the pregnant woman for conditions associated with pregnancy, labor, or the puerperium. It does not include surgery of the newborn infant.


Obstetrical Surgery

Surgery performed on the pregnant woman for conditions associated with pregnancy, labor, or the puerperium. It does not include surgery of the newborn infant.


Obstetrical Paralysis

Paralysis of an infant resulting from injury received at birth. (From Dorland, 27th ed)


Obstetrical Nursing

Nursing care given to the pregnant patient before, after, or during childbirth.