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Oval window

Oval window is the membrane of the inner ear, adjacent to the stirrup; the small, membrane-covered hole in the cochlea that receives vibrations from the stapes.

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome are side effects of excessive hormonal stimulation of the ovaries through fertility drugs. Side effects may include abdominal bloating, nausea, diarrhea, weight gain, abdominal, chest, and leg pain.

Ovaries

Ovaries are female gonads that produce eggs; female gonads that produce ova and sex hormones

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Over-generalisation

Over-generalisation means drawing negative conclusions from specific events which is common in depressed patients.

Over-regularisation

Over-regularisation when using a grammatical rule in situations in which it does not apply.

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Over-reliance

Deutsch: Übermäßige Abhängigkeit / Español: Dependencia excesiva / Português: Dependência excessiva / Français: Dépendance excessive / Italiano: Dipendenza eccessiva

Over-reliance in psychology refers to an excessive dependence on a person, object, habit, or process to the extent that it can lead to negative consequences for an individual's emotional or functional well-being. This pattern often develops as a coping mechanism but can become maladaptive when it inhibits personal growth, reduces resilience, or disrupts normal functioning.

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Over-Simplification

Deutsch: Vereinfachung / Español: Simplificación excesiva / Português: Simplificação excessiva / Français: Simplification excessive / Italiano: Semplificazione eccessiva

Over-simplification in the psychology context refers to the cognitive tendency or deliberate practice of reducing complex issues, concepts, or behaviours to overly basic explanations. While simplification is often necessary for understanding, over-simplification can lead to inaccurate conclusions, misjudgments, or failure to consider important nuances.

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Over-the-counter drugs

Over-the-counter drugs refer to drugs that can be obtained legally without medical prescription

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