Category: U

Severe abdominal pain arising in the uterus, usually during the menstrual period.  

The use of high-frequency vibrations to clean instruments. The use of ultrasonic energy to sterilize objects, including medical and surgical instruments.  

A cell resembling an embryonic cell in that it has not demonstrated a change into a mature cell of any type.  

Introduction of a drainage tube through the urethra into the bladder to withdraw urine. Catheterization of the bladder may be performed when sterile urinary specimens are needed for laboratory analysis, when precise monitoring of urinary output is required (e.g., in the critical care unit), or when patients have chronic voiding difficulties.  

A catheter placed in the umbilical vein of an infant to facilitate administration of medicines parenterally or to do an exchange transfusion.  

A cast from the uterus passed in exfoliative endometritis or membranous dysmenorrhea.  

A cylindrical clump of cells and proteins found in the urine in a wide variety of diseases and conditions.  

A small, red, papillary growth that is highly vascular and is sometimes found in the urinary meatus in females. It is characterized by pain on urination and is very sensitive to friction. A tiny, flesh-like growth found connected to the rear wall of the entrance to the female urethra, which can lead to discomfort and…

The cavity of the cervix of the uterus.  

The “fishy” or ammoniacal breath odor characteristic of individuals with uremia.