Market Segmentation Theory Or Preferred Habitat Theory: A biased expectations theory that asserts that the shape of the yield curve is determined by the supply of and demand for securities within each maturity sector.

 

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Market Segmentation Theory Or Preferred Habitat Theory: A biased expectations theory that asserts that the shape of the yield curve is determined by the supply of and demand for securities within each maturity sector.

Orthostatic-Postural Hypotension: Sometimes an early side effect when starting certain antipsychotics, characterised by low blood pressure which may cause dizziness and fainting after standing or sitting up quickly.

Orthophotography: Aerial photographs that more precisely show the features of the landscape, including those that might be important for agriculture such as slope or size of gullies, because they are correcte . . . View Full Definition

Orthopedics: The branch of medicine dealing with bones and the skeleton.

Orthotics: Fitted shoe inserts designed by a podiatrist that correct weight distribution along the foot.

Ortrugo: White-wine producer variety grown in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Used to make a light, dry or sweet frizzante wine varietal/blend usually drunk when young. Has several synonym names . . . View Full Definition

Oscillator: A device which produces an alternating current or pulsating current or voltage at varying frequencies, electronically.

Os Category: On carnival cruise lines, os is an 'outside guarantee' cabin. When you book this category you will be guaranteed accommodation in an outside cabin.

Orthopedic Massage: Combining some elements of sports and medical massage, orthopedic massage integrates ten modalities to treat soft-tissue pain and injury. Emphasis is placed on understanding both the injury . . . View Full Definition

Orthography: (1) The linguistic term for a writing system that represents the sounds or words of a particular languages by making visible marks on some surface (Algeo 325). (2) A systematic method of spelling.