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Outside pressure

Outside pressure is defined as the amount of psychological pressure placed on a group by people who are not members of the group.

Outsourcing

Outsourcing occurs when management invites external contractors to undertake work that was previously done by in-house staff.

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Ova cryopreservation

Ova cryopreservation is defined as the freezing of ova for later use.

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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-Disclosure

Deutsch: Überoffenbarung / Español: Sobredivulgación / Português: Superdivulgação / Français: Surdivulgation / Italiano: Sovradivulgazione

Over-Disclosure refers to the excessive or inappropriate sharing of personal, often sensitive, information in social interactions. Unlike strategic self-disclosure, which fosters intimacy and trust, over-disclosure violates social norms and can lead to discomfort, mistrust, or relational strain. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in clinical psychology, interpersonal communication research, and digital communication studies, where boundaries between private and public spheres are increasingly blurred.

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Over-generalisation

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

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