Glossary O

Glossary O

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

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

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

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

Overbenefited means getting more than you deserve

Overcompensation refers to the conversion of a weakness into a strength according to Adler. Overcompensation means making up for frustration in one area by seeking overgratification in another area.

Overconfidence is defined as an overly positive judgment of one’s own decision-making abilities and performance; an individual''s overvaluation of her/his own skills, knowledge, or judgment