Definition & Overview Oesophagoscopy is the procedure of inserting an endoscope through the mouth or the nostrils and guiding it into the oesophagus. An endoscope is a narrow, flexible tube...
Definition & Overview Oral surgery consultation is recommended for patients who are about to undergo both minor and major oral surgeries such as tooth extraction, cleft lip and palate repair,...
Definition and Overview Osteotomy is a surgical procedure that delays the progression of osteoarthritisand the need for a joint replacement surgery. It can be performed to shorten or lengthen a...
Definition and Overview A pap smear is a sample of the cells in the cervix taken during a pap test. A pap test is conducted to determine the health of...
Definition & Overview Orchidectomy is the surgical removal of one or both testicles. It is typically performed to control the progression of prostate or testicular cancer or as a part...
Definition & Overview An ovarian cancer screening refers to a series of tests performed to detect the presence of ovarian cancer at its earliest stages, even before symptoms begin to...
Definition and Overview Paracentesis, derived from the Greek word that means “to pierce,” is a procedure that involves puncturing the abdomen to collect peritoneal fluid. This accumulation of fluid in...
Definition & Overview In normal development, the testicles begin to develop inside the womb and descend a few weeks before the baby is born. In some instances, however, one or...
Definition and Overview Ovulation induction, as the name implies, is a process that stimulates female ovulation through the use of medication. It is a form of hormonal therapy that promotes...
Definition and Overview Orthodontist follow-up is an appointment with an orthodontist following treatment or installation of an oral appliance such as braces and retainers. Orthodontics is a branch of dentistry...