Category: U

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.  

The design of places and objects to enable access and use by all persons, to the greatest extent possible, without adaptation or modification.  

A device fitted around the palm of the hand to permit attachment of self-care tools when normal grasp is absent.  

General or applicable or common to all situations or conditions.