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Orthodontics, Corrective
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D009971 |
[The phase of orthodontics concerned with the correction of malocclusion with proper appliances and prevention of its sequelae (Jablonski's Illus. Dictionary of Dentistry).
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Orthodontics, Interceptive
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D009972 |
[Recognition and elimination of potential irregularities and malpositions in the developing dentofacial complex.
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Orthodontics, Preventive
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D009973 |
[Treatment methods intended to prevent the development of crooked teeth that involve the use of space maintainers for BABY TEETH lost early or removal of PRIMARY TEETH that don't come out on their own. Commonly used in pediatric dentistry.
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Orthodontists
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D000066792 |
[Dentists who specialize in the treatment of misaligned TEETH and MALOCCLUSION.
, Dentists who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular and skeletal abnormalities of the developing or mature orofacial structures.
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Orthognathic Surgery
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D057909 |
[A surgical specialty concerned with correcting conditions related to malposition of the jawbones and other related MAXILLOFACIAL ABNORMALITIES (e.g., CLEFT PALATE; RETROGNATHISM).
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Orthognathic Surgical Procedures
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D056948 |
[Surgery performed to repair or correct the skeletal anomalies of the jaw and its associated dental and facial structures (e.g. CLEFT PALATE).
, Surgery that involves either or both of the jaws.
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Orthohepadnavirus
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D017918 |
[A genus of HEPADNAVIRIDAE causing HEPATITIS in humans, woodchucks (HEPATITIS B VIRUS, WOODCHUCK) and ground squirrels. Hepatitis B virus is the type species.
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Orthokeratologic Procedures
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D054158 |
[An alternative to REFRACTIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES. A therapeutic procedure for correcting REFRACTIVE ERRORS. It involves wearing CONTACT LENSES designed to force corrective changes to the curvature of the CORNEA that remain after the lenses are removed. The effect is temporary but is maintained by wearing the therapeutic lenses daily, usually during sleep.
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Orthomolecular Therapy
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D009974 |
[The use of very large doses of vitamins or other naturally occurring substances normally present in the body, frequently for the treatment of mental disorders.
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Orthomyxoviridae
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D009975 |
[A family of RNA viruses causing INFLUENZA and other diseases. There are five recognized genera: INFLUENZAVIRUS A; INFLUENZAVIRUS B; INFLUENZAVIRUS C; ISAVIRUS; and THOGOTOVIRUS.
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Orthomyxoviridae Infections
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D009976 |
[Virus diseases caused by the ORTHOMYXOVIRIDAE.
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Orthopedic Equipment
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D009983 |
[Nonexpendable items used in the performance of orthopedic surgery and related therapy. They are differentiated from ORTHOTIC DEVICES, apparatus used to prevent or correct deformities in patients.
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Orthopedic Fixation Devices
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D009984 |
[Devices which are used in the treatment of orthopedic injuries and diseases.
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Orthopedic Nursing
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D016530 |
[The specialty or practice of nursing in the care of the orthopedic patient.
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Orthopedic Procedures
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D019637 |
[Procedures used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM, its articulations, and associated structures.
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Orthopedic Surgeons
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D000072161 |
[Physicians specializing in medical, surgical, and physical methods used to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures.
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Orthopedics
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D009985 |
[A specialty which utilizes medical, surgical, and physical methods to treat and correct deformities, diseases, and injuries to the skeletal system, its articulations, and associated structures.
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Orthopoxvirus
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D018155 |
[A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, comprising many species infecting mammals. Viruses of this genus cause generalized infections and a rash in some hosts. The type species is VACCINIA VIRUS.
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Orthopsychiatry
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D009986 |
[The study and treatment of human behavior problems utilizing principles derived from the behavioral, medical, and social science with emphasis on promotion of mental health.
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Orthoptera
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D009987 |
[An order of insects comprising two suborders: Caelifera and Ensifera. They consist of GRASSHOPPERS, locusts, and crickets (GRYLLIDAE).
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