| objective | goal, end |
| obscure | hidden, unclear, blur, confuse |
| observation | close look, remark, watching, sighting |
| observe | look closely, watch, see, detect, find, notice, see |
| obstruct | block, stop |
| obstruction | barrier, block, hurdle |
| obtain | get |
| obvious | clear, plain, easy to see |
| occasionally | sometimes, not often, once in a while |
| occupation | job, work |
| occupational therapist | someone who helps people who are sick or injured relearn everyday activities |
| occupational therapy | therapy that helps you relearn everyday activities |
| occur | happen, take place, result |
| occurrence | event |
| on an empty stomach | do not eat or drink |
| optic neuritis | eye disease, disease of the eyes |
| optimal | best, best way |
| option | choice, way |
| orchitis | side effect of mumps |
| originate | start, begin, create |
| orthopedic surgeon | bones and joint doctor |
| orthopedics | bones and joint doctor’s office |
| osteonecrosis | bone death |
| osteoporosis | osteoporosis, brittle bones |
| otitis media | middle ear infection |
| outbreak | when a large number of people suddenly get sick; sudden increase in number of sicknesses |
| ova/ovum | egg/eggs, a woman’s egg/eggs |
| overabundance | too much, excess |
| Source: CDC Plain Language Thesaurus for Health Communications. Other related materials: Vaccines & Immunizations Glossary; Harvard School of Public Health "Plain Language Glossaries" for asthma, arthritis, and lupus; Medical Library Association "Deciphering Medspeak" for diabetes, stroke, and HIV-AIDS |
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