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Ovary
The female gonad, or ovary, is responsible for producing and releasing the hormones essential to normal menstruation and pregnancy. The ... Read More
Ovulation
Ovulation occurs when a ripe ovum, or egg, is released from the ovary. The egg is released when the cavity surrounding it (the follicle) breaks ... Read More
Ovulation induction
The use of medications and/or hormones to induce multiple eggs to develop.
Ovum
An ovum (also called the egg) is a female reproductive cell or gamete. The egg contains the parents' genetic contribution; each child ... Read More
Oximeter
Machine that monitors the amount of oxygen sticking to the hemoglobin in the blood. A BandAid™-style cuff is wrapped around the baby’s toe, ... Read More
Oxygen
Gas normally found in the atmosphere that is essential for our bodies' metabolism. The lungs take oxygen from the atmosphere and allow it to ... Read More
Oxygen Analyser
Device that measures the amount of oxygen in the air. It is often used to measure what fraction of inhaled air is oxygen. Room air that we ... Read More
Oxytocin
Oxytocin is the hormone secreted by your pituitary gland that stimulates contractions during labor. It also stimulates the milk-eject ... Read More
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