OD

Abbreviation for overdose; optic density (see absorbance).

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Doctor of Optometry; object dictionary; obtained absorbance; occipital dysplasia; occupational dermatitis; occupational disease; oculodynamic; Ollier disease; on duty; once a day; open drop [anesthesia]; optical density; optimal dose; originally derived; out-of-date; outside diameter; overdose, overdosage; right eye [Lat. oculus dexter]

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OD (')ō-'dē n

1) an overdose of a narcotic

2) an individual who has taken an OD

OD vi, OD'd or ODed; OD'·ing; OD's to become ill or die of an OD

OD abbr

1) doctor of optometry

2) [Latin oculus dexter] right eye used in writing prescriptions