ulcer   

(ul'ser)
an open sore appearing on the skin or on a mucous membrane that results from the destruction of surface tissue.

Diseases & procedures : Diseases

ulcerative colitis   

(ul'ser-a-tiv col-eye'tis)
chronic inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the colon and rectum .

Diseases & procedures : Diseases

ulna   

(ull'nah)
the inner and longer bone of the forearm between the elbow and wrist; see also radius.

Body system terms : Musculoskeletal system

umbilical cord   

(um-bil'ik-ul)
connects the foetus to the placenta and provides passage to the two umbilical arteries and umbilical vein which circulates the bloodstream between the foetus and placenta.

Body system terms : Reproductive system

upper digestive tract   

the alimentary canal and associated organs from the mouth to the small intestine.

Body system terms : Digestive system

upper vaginal wall   

(va-jy�nul)
anterior surface of the vagina in the female.

Body system terms : Urinary system

ur-   

(yor-)
(to do with) urine.

General terms : Root words

ureter   

(yoo-ree�ter; yoo�ree-ter)
one of two small diameter tubes extending from the kidney to the bladder; conveys urine.

Body system terms : Urinary system

urethra   

(yoo-ree�thrah)
passageway for urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body.

Body system terms : Urinary system

urinary calculus   

(yoo'rin-er-ee kal'kyoo-lus)
stones in the urinary tract.

Diseases & procedures : Diseases

urinary system   

(yoo�rin-er-ee)
organs concerned with the production of urine.

Body system terms : Urinary system

urinate   

(yoo�rin-ate)
to empty the urinary bladder; pass urine.

Body system terms : Urinary system

uterine prolapse   

(yoo'ter-in pro'laps)
displacement of part or all of the uterus from its normal position.

Diseases & procedures : Diseases

uterus   

(yoo�ter-uss)
the womb; a muscular organ in which the fertilized ovum is implanted and develops.

Body system terms : Endocrine system

uterus   

(yoo�ter-uss)
hollow muscular organ in the female in which the foetus develops; synonym is the womb.

Body system terms : Reproductive system

uvula   

(yoov'yoo-ler)
small mass of muscle covered by mucous membrane hanging from the soft palate above the root of the tongue.

Body system terms : Digestive system