oblongata See medulla oblongata. observational study epidemiological study of events without intervention of investigator. obstetrics branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labour and puerperium. obstipation intractable constipation. occipital relating to occiput. occipitoanterior when occiput is directed to front of mother’s pelvis. occiput back of head, extending from lambdoidal suture to nape of neck. oesophagus canal extending from pharynx to stomach, about 22.5 cm (9 in) long in adult. oestradiol ovarian hormone; potent naturally occurring oestrogen. oestriol ovarian hormone; relatively weak human oestrogen.
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