Category: U
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Unipolar lead
An electric lead to a single electrode. In electrocardiography, any lead that consists of one electrode placed on the chest wall overlying the heart, where potential changes are of considerable magnitude, and the other (distant or indifferent electrode) placed in a site where potential changes are of small magnitude.
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Unipolar
Referring to a neurone with a single process.
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Uniovular
Consisting of, or coming from, one ovum. Monozygotic, as in the case of twins that develop from a single ovum.
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Union
The joining together of two parts of a fractured bone. Healing process; the growing together of toe edges of a wound or broken bone. Defined quantity; division of quantity accepted as a standard; single undivided whole. The successful result of healing of a fracture, in which the previously separated bone ends have become firmly united…
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Unhygienic
Not clean or good for health.
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Unhealthy
Not in good physical condition. Not helping someone to be healthy.
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Unguentum
An ointment.
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Ungual
Referring to the fingernails or toenails. Related to a fingernail or toenail.
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Unfit
Not physically healthy.
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Undress
To remove clothes.