German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Osteon

The chief structural unit of compact bone, consisting of concentric lamellae of bone matrix surrounding a central canal.

Osteoporosis

A medical condition in which the bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D.

Ostracize

To exclude someone from a society or group.

Otic

Relating to the ear.

Otoscope

A medical instrument with a light and magnifying lens used for examining the ear canal and eardrum.

Outback

The remote, arid, and sparsely populated interior regions of Australia.

Outer Banks

A string of barrier islands off the coast of North Carolina and a small portion of southeastern Virginia, separating the Atlantic Ocean from coastal sounds.

Outercourse

A form of sexual activity that does not involve vaginal or anal intercourse.

Outfit

A set of clothes worn together, typically for a particular occasion or purpose.

Outsourcing

The practice of obtaining goods or services from an outside supplier.

Outspoken

Frank, candid, or unreserved in speech; expressing opinions clearly and directly without hesitation.

Outspokenness

The quality of expressing opinions honestly and directly, even when they are controversial or unpopular.