obesity
a condition in which a greater than normal amount of fat is in the body; more severe than overweight ; having a body mass index of Read more»
obstetrician
(ob-steh-TRIH-shun): a doctor who treats pregnant women and delivers babies.
OGTT
Abbreviation for Oral Glucose Tolerance Test .
ophthalmologist
(AHF-thal-MAH-luh-jist): a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats all eye diseases and eye disorders. Opthalmologists can also prescribe glasses and contact lenses. Read more»
optician
(ahp-TI-shun): a health care professional who dispenses glasses and lenses. An optician also makes and fits contact lenses.
optometrist
(ahp-TAH-meh-trist): a primary eye care provider who prescribes glasses and contact lenses. Optometrists can diagnose and treat certain eye conditions and diseases. Read more»
oral glucose tolerance test
(OGTT): a test to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes. The oral glucose tolerance test is given by a health care professional after an Read more»
oral hypoglycemic agents
(hy-po-gly-SEE-mik): medicines taken by mouth by people with type 2 diabetes to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible. Classes of oral hypoglycemic agents are Read more»
Orinase
Brand name for Tolbutamide .
overweight
an above-normal body weight; having a body mass index of 25 to 29.9.
