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Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

diagnosed anxiety disorder in which people have thoughts, feelings, ideas, sensations, or behaviors that make them feel driven to do something.

Oppositional defiant disorder

pattern of disobedient, hostile, & defiant behaviors towards authority figures.

Oral medication

medication taken by mouth.

Oral motor therapy

directed at improving oral awareness, muscle strength, range of motion, and coordination.

Organ abscesses

pocket of fluid in kidney or other organ may or may not be an infection.

Orthotics

custom made mechanical device to correct a problem with body strength or structure.

Otoacoustic emissions

tiny sound reflected back out of the ear in response to a loud noise. Used for hearing diagnosis.

Over-pronated foot/feet

abnormal rotation of the ankle.

Overeating

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that a BLL of 10 _g/dL or above is a cause for concern. However, lead can impair development even at BLLs below 10 _g/dL.