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| Phrase | Definition |
|---|---|
| ulcer | A localized sore in the skin or mucosal surfaces. |
| ulcerative colitis | A chronic inflammatory disease of the large intestine characterized by bloody diarrhea. |
| ulna | The larger of the two bones of the forearm. |
| umbilical cord | A tough, cord-like structure connecting the fetus to the placenta for nourishment. |
| umbilicus | The scar at the site of attachment of the umbilical cord. The navel or belly button. |
| ungual | Having to do with the nails. |
| uremia | The buildup in the blood of substances normally eliminated in the urine. |
| ureter | A narrow tube that transfers urine from the kidney to the bladder. |
| urethra | The tube that allows the bladder to empty outside the body. |
| urethral stricture | A narrow area of the urethra that blocks the flow of urine. |
| urethritis | Inflammation or infection of the urethra. |
| urinary bladder | The organ that serves as a temporary storage place for urine. Also called the bladder. |
| urine | The fluid composed of water and waste products that's secreted by the kidneys. |
| urogenital | Having to do with the urinary system and genitals. |
| urology | The branch of medicine that deals with the urinary system in women and the urogenital system in men. |
| uterus | A hollow muscular organ in women where the ovum (egg) is deposited and the embryo and fetus are developed. |
| uvula | The fleshy mass hanging down from the soft palate above the back of the tongue. |