O - S Ophthalmologist A physician who specializes in treating eye disorders. In relation to PHI, the ophthalmologist may notice crystals forming in the back of the eye during an eye examination. Orphan disease is a rare disease. Typically, orphan diseases are not well known and are not the subject for extensive research. Oxalate is a very hard substance formed in the body as a waste product.
Oxalate is the calcium salt of oxalic acid, a crystalline substance.
Oxalate combines with calcium to form calcium oxalate stones. Oxalosis Oxalosis is the excessive accumulation of oxalate in the body. Oxalosis can damage body tissues, including organs, such as the liver and kidney. Oxalic acid is a crystalline substance naturally found in the body and in food. Peroxisome a component of the liver cell that houses enzyme generation.