| Ultrasound |
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A scan that uses sound waves to form a picture of part of the body |
| Umbilical Cord |
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The cord containing blood vessels that connects the developing baby to the mother |
| Umbilicus |
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The tummy (belly) button |
| Unilateral |
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On one side |
| Urea and Electrolytes (U&Es) |
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A blood test that shows the levels of minerals and salts in the body |
| Ureter |
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The tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder |
| Urethra |
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The tube connected to the bladder, through which urine flows when urinating |
| Urine |
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The waste product forms after the kidneys have cleaned the blood of waste products and excess water |
| Urology |
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The study of the kidneys, bladder and urinary tract | |
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