Glossary O

Glossary O

OPTN is the acronym of Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network, a system established by the NOTA to facilitate the procurement and distribution of scarce human organs in a fair and equitable way by matching donated organs with potential transplant recipients

Oral candidiasis is defined as the infection in the mouth caused by the excess growth of a fungus that naturally occurs in the body.

Oral language refers to the verbal communication skills needed to understand (listen) and to use (speak) language.

Oral language development refers to the development of spoken language as opposed to gestural or written language.

Oral rehydration therapy refers to the treatment involving administration of a salt and sugar solution to a child who is dehydrated from Diarrhea.

Oral stage refers to the first of Freud's psychosexual stages, during which the mouth is the major erogenous zone - the major source of physical pleasure.

Oralist method is an approach to language education for the deaf that focuses on the development of the ability to produce speech and read lips.

Deutsch: Orange / Español: Naranja / Português: Laranja / Français: Orange / Italiano: Arancione

In psychology, orange is often associated with specific emotional and behavioural responses due to its presence in colour theory and its influence on human perception and mood. This vibrant colour is linked to energy, enthusiasm, and creativity, playing a role in both psychological experiments and practical applications such as marketing, design, and therapy.