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A commonly used acronym for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. The ureteropelvic junction is the last segment of the ureter, through which urine normally passes into the bladder. It is a common location for kidney stones to lodge and obstruct the flow of urine when they pass from the renal pelvis down the ureter.  

To assign a higher billing code to a patient visit than is justified by common practice or law.  

A timed test of lower-extremity mobility. It measures the time required to rise from a chair, walk 10 ft, turn, and return to the sitting position. Performance on this test is affected by abnormal gaits that increase the risk of falling.  

Radioactive nuclides that are given to patients orally, or by intravenous injection, e.g., iodine-131, given as a treatment for thyroid gland ablation.  

An organic compound having double or triple bonds between the carbon atoms.  

Unconventional. Not in conformity with generally accepted standards of care.  

Mobilizing or freeing, e.g., a joint and its associated muscles.  

Unlicensed health care personnel who work under the direction of a registered nurse. In addition to delivering direct patient care, they may take blood samples, provide respiratory treatments, or keep track of medical records. Some UAPs are multiskilled. Each state regulates UAP practice independently.  

In hypnotherapy those feelings, ideas, or images that are unfamiliar to a person and therefore potentially frightening, hazardous, or uncomfortable.  

A psychometric test designed to assess IQ without testing a subject’s understanding of language.