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There are currently 7 glossary in this directory beginning with the letter O.
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oligomer
An oligomer is a molecule made up of a small number of repeating units, called monomers. In biochemistry, oligomers usually consist of fewer than 10 monomers, while polymers consist of many more.
oligonucleotide
An oligonucleotide is a short DNA or RNA molecule consisting of a sequence of nucleotides, typically fewer than 50. Oligonucleotides are used in many areas of biological research, including gene expression analysis, genetic testing, and as therapeutic agents.
onset of action
How fast a drug produces its effect.
ophthalmology
The branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the eye.
organ
An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body. Organs can be found in both plants and animals and perform a wide range of functions, such as digestion, respiration, and circulation.
osmolarity
the amount of solute in a solvent
oxidative phosphorylation
A cellular process that harnesses the reduction of oxygen to generate high-energy phosphate bonds in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).

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