| urostomy |
An operation to create an opening from inside the body to the outside, making a new way to pass urine.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| uracil |
A pyrimidine base found in RNA but not in DNA. In DNA, uracil is replaced by thymine.
Ãâó: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E24.htm
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| urinary diversion |
an operation to allow urine passage when the bladder or urethra has become blocked or been removed
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_u.asp
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| urinary incontinence |
the involuntary release of urine because of the inability to control bladder muscles; may occur as a natural part of the aging process or be caused by an injury or disorder
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_u.asp
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| urea |
a waste product of the metabolism of proteins that is formed by the liver and secreted by the kidneys
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_u.asp
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