Category: U

Uracil with a ribose group attached. A nucleoside that is one of the four main riboside components of ribonucleic acid. It consists of uracil and D-ribose.    

A cyclic series of reactions that converts carbamyl phosphate to urea. The complex cyclic chemical reactions in some (ureotelic) animals, including humans, that produce urea from the metabolism of nitrogen-containing foods. This cycle provides a method of excreting the nitrogen produced by the metabolism of amino acids as urea.  

Minerals required in extremely small amounts. Any of those elements for which laboratory animals seem to have tiny dietary requirements, typically less than 1 μg/g. Elements in this category include arsenic, boron, bromine, cadmium, chromium, fluorine, lead, lithium, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, silicon, tin, and vanadium.  

An unfinished corneal contact lens, having both front and back surfaces cut and polished, but having an unfinished edge and no secondary or peripheral curves.  

Cutting hair underneath shorter than top layers. Makes cut livelier and fuller and gives the illusion of body and bounce.  

A surgical operation to remove the uvula and other soft tissue in the palate, in order to widen the airways and treat the problem of snoring. A procedure for surgically removing excess tissue at the back of the throat to expand the airway and improve certain sleep disorder symptoms such as obstructive sleep apnea and…

Inflammation of the uvula usually caused by allergic reaction or infection.  

The surgical removal of the uvula. The surgical excision of the uvula.  

Referring to the uvula.  

Inflammation of the uvea and of the parotid gland.