Medical glossary
227 words and abbreviations, explained without jargon. Every one of them also appears inside our articles — hover or tap the dotted underline and the definition comes to you, so you never have to leave what you were reading.
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- UltrasoundSonography, Ultrasound scan, USGAn ultrasound scan builds images from high-frequency sound waves reflected back off the body's tissues. It uses no radiation, which is why it is the scan used in pregnancy.
- UrinalysisUrine test, Urine R/E, Dipstick testUrinalysis is examination of the urine — by dipstick, under a microscope, or by culture. It is a quick, cheap test that reports on the kidneys, the urinary tract and sometimes on conditions well beyond them.
- UTI