olive

olive /ol·ive/ (ol´iv)

1. the tree Olea europaea and its fruit.

2. olivary body; a rounded elevation lateral to the upper part of each pyramid of the medulla oblongata.

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ol·ive (lv)

n.

See olivary body.

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olive [ol´iv]

the tree Olea europaea or its fruit.

A rounded elevation lateral to the upper part of each pyramid of the medulla oblongata; it is formed by the olivary nucleus just beneath its surface and is linked by fiber systems to the pons and cerebellum. Called also olivary body.

olive oil a fixed oil obtained from ripe fruit of Olea europaea; used as a setting retardant for dental cements, topical emollient, pharmaceutic necessity, and sometimes as a laxative.

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olive

1. the tree Olea europaea and its fruit.

2. olivary body; a rounded elevation lateral to the upper part of each pyramid of the medulla oblongata.

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olive oil

an emollient lubricant and mild laxative.

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Patient discussion about olive.

Q. if someone is allergic to olive trees, does that mean they are allergic to olive oil as well?

A. doesn't necessarily so, allergies are usually caused by all sort of proteins coming from all sort of places. olive trees might have a protein that won't show up in the oil. but if it's a severe allergy i wouldn't try it so easily. take it in an allergy test.

Q. This is Oliver 19 years old.I don’t like to talk to others, even to my parents. I don’ know why? This is Oliver 19 years old. I have no one to share my feeling, so I am writing here to get some advice. First thing is, I am black and fat, this makes me very depressive. I don’t like to talk to others, even to my parents. My younger brother is cuter than me. So I hate him, probably I cry every night especially when I listen to music. Sometimes I am forcing myself to cry, I don’ know why?

A. HI OLiver,,whats hapening, wellcome herto the site there are a lot of people that would love to talk to you---dont down yourself,you are a young black man you should be proud;what size you are doesnt matter--keep your head up an dont let what other people call you or say to you bother you---remember to stay away from negative people an you will be alright,I am a 52yr old black man an i will talk to you any time you want,find out what makes you happy/what do you want to do with your life?---mrfoot56

Q. Is it common to get an allergic reaction in the eye from olive harvest? I've been around olive trees for a few hours and now feel like I have something in my eye but there is nothing there. can it be an allergic reaction? I dont get it from eating olives...

A. but in one eye..? that just doesn't seem likely. but i guess there is no reason not to try both treatments....