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Obesity
General Health & WellnessgeneralObesity is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected ana
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Mental HealthmentalObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Mental Health. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of
Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Cardiologychronic EmergencyObstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is an established clinical disorder categorized under Cardiology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
PulmonologychronicObstructive Sleep Apnea is an established clinical disorder categorized under Pulmonology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the respirator
Ocular Hypertension
Cardiologychronic EmergencyOcular Hypertension is an established clinical disorder categorized under Cardiology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cardiovascular
Ocular Motor Apraxia (Cogan type)
Neurologychronic EmergencyOcular Motor Apraxia (Cogan type) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the ce
Oculocutaneous Albinism
General Health & WellnessgeneralOculocutaneous Albinism is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of
Oculomotor Apraxia (Cogan type)
Neurologychronic EmergencyOculomotor Apraxia (Cogan type) is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cent
Oculosympathetic Palsy
Neurologychronic EmergencyOculosympathetic Palsy is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the central nervo
Ohio Type Amyloidosis (Type VII)
General Health & WellnessgeneralOhio Type Amyloidosis (Type VII) is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involv
Olecranon Bursitis
OrthopedicschronicOlecranon Bursitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Orthopedics. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the musculoskeletal
Opioid Dependence
General Health & WellnessgeneralOpioid Dependence is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the af
Opioid Overdose
General Health & WellnessgeneralOpioid Overdose is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affe
Opioid Withdrawal
General Health & WellnessgeneralOpioid Withdrawal is an established clinical disorder categorized under General Health & Wellness. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the af
Opioid-Induced Constipation
GastroenterologychronicOpioid-Induced Constipation is an established clinical disorder categorized under Gastroenterology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the g
Opportunistic Infections
Infectious DiseaseinfectiousOpportunistic Infections is an established clinical disorder categorized under Infectious Disease. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the af
Opthalmoneuromyelitis
Neurologychronic EmergencyOpthalmoneuromyelitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the central nervou
Optic Neuromyelitis
Neurologychronic EmergencyOptic Neuromyelitis is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the central nervous
Oral Cancer
OncologycancerOral Cancer is an established clinical disorder categorized under Oncology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the cellular proliferation ma
Oral Ulcers Associated with Behcet's Disease
RheumatologyautoimmuneOral Ulcers Associated with Behcet's Disease is an established clinical disorder categorized under Rheumatology. Characterized by pathophysiological involve
Oral-Facial Dyskinesia
Neurologychronic EmergencyOral-Facial Dyskinesia is an established clinical disorder categorized under Neurology. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the central nervo
Organ Transplant Rejection
SurgeryacuteOrgan Transplant Rejection is an established clinical disorder categorized under Surgery. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected an
Oropharyngeal Candidiasis
ENTchronicOropharyngeal Candidiasis is an established clinical disorder categorized under ENT. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected anatomi
Orthodontics
Dental & Oral HealthchronicOrthodontics is an established clinical disorder categorized under Dental & Oral Health. Characterized by pathophysiological involvement of the affected ana