A waste product of the metabolism of proteins that is formed by the liver and secreted by the kidneys. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
Health Answer Category: General
What is Unsaturated fat?
A fat or oil found mainly in vegetables; thought to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Undescended testicle?
A testicle that has not moved down from the abdomen, where it develops, into the scrotum. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Unconsciousness?
A temporary or prolonged loss of awareness of self and of surroundings. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Umbilical Hernia?
A condition present at birth in which a part of the baby’s intestines bulge through a weak area of the abdominal wall, creating a swelling around the navel. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Umbilical cord?
The tubal structure (consisting of two arteries and one vein) that connects the fetus to the placenta, supplying the fetus with oxygen and nutrients and removing some waste products. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ultraviolet light?
A form of invisible light in sunlight that is responsible for the tanning and burning of skin and can cause cataracts and skin cancer. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ultrasound scanning?
An imaging procedure used to examine internal organs in which high-frequency sound waves are passed into the body, reflected back, and used to build an image; also sometimes called sonography. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ulcerative Colitis?
A chronic condition in which ulcers occur on the mucous membrane lining of the colon (the end of the large intestine) and the rectum. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org
What is Ulcer?
An open sore that occurs on the skin or on a mucous membrane because of the destruction of surface tissue. Reference: •American Medical Association Definitions of Medical Terms – https://www.ama-assn.org