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open-ended questioning

A method of asking questions that do not elicit either a "yes" or "no" response... Read More

operating costs

The financial requirements necessary to operate a program or to provide services including costs of employees, materials, overhead, depreciation, and interest... Read More

opio

Street name, slang, or code word for opium... Read More

opportunity costs

The benefit foregone, or value of opportunities lost, by engaging resources in a service... Read More

oral

Relating to or involving the mouth... Read More

oral argument

An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions... Read More

oral birth control

Any of various preparations of oral medications containing estrogen and/or progesterone taken for the purpose of preventing pregnancy... Read More

oral-genital contact

Transmission of disease in which a pathogen is transferred via contact between the mouth and the genitals... Read More

oral penetration

Refers to penetration of the oral cavity with a penis, body part, object, or foreign body... Read More

oral sample

Samples collected specifically from the oral cavity using a cotton-tipped applicator (swab) or other type of collection device (e... Read More

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