| SA | salicylic acid; saline [solution]; salt added; sarcoidosis; sarcoma; scalenus anticus; secondary ame... |
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| SSS | scalded skin syndrome; secondary Sjogren syndrome; sick sinus syndrome; specific soluble substance; ... |
| ST | esotropia; scala tympani; scaphotrapezoid; sclerotherapy; sedimentation time; semitendinosus; sensor... |
| DUB | Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding |
| GTN | - Stages of GTN(FIGO, WHO) 1. Stage O; Molar Pregnancy(H-Mole... |
| serosa of uterine tube | Serous coat of the uterine tube; the visceral peritoneum forming the outer surface of the uterine tubes. Synonym: tunica serosa tubae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| Simpson uterine sound | A slender flexible metal rod used to calibrate or dilate the cervical canal, or to hold the uterus in various positions during gynecologic surgery. (05 Mar 2000) |
| Sims uterine sound | A slender flexible sound with a small projection about 7 cm from its tip, used to estimate the size and caliber of the uterine cavity. (05 Mar 2000) |
| infundibulum of uterine tube | The funnel-like expansion of the abdominal extremity of the uterine (fallopian) tube. Synonym: infundibulum tubae uterinae, infundibulum. (05 Mar 2000) |
| irregular uterine lumen | <radiology> Synechiae, DES, post-op, neoplasm, normal variant, intravasation, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, embedded IUD, TB, uterine fistula, Gartner duct remnant (12 Dec 1998) |
| isthmus of uterine tube | The narrow portion of the uterine tube adjoining the uterus. Synonym: isthmus tubae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ovarian branch of uterine artery | Terminal branch of uterine artery (with tubal branch) which runs through mesovarium supplying ovary from medial aspect and anastomosing with ovarian branch of ovarian artery. Synonym: ramus ovaricus arteriae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tubal branch of the uterine artery | <anatomy, artery> Terminal branch of uterine artery (with ovarian branch) supplying medial portion of uterine tube, anastomosing with tubal branch of ovarian artery. Synonym: ramus tubarius arteriae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tubal folds of uterine tubes | Many longitudinal folds in the mucous membrane of the uterine (fallopian) tube. Synonym: plicae tubariae tubae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| upper uterine segment | The main portion of the body of the gravid uterus, the contraction of which furnishes the chief force of expulsion in labour. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine | <anatomy> Pertaining to the uterus (womb). (27 Sep 1997) |
| uterine appendages | The ovaries, uterine (fallopian) tubes, and associated ligaments. Synonym: adnexa uteri. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine artery | <anatomy, artery> Origin, internal iliac; distribution, uterus, upper part of vagina, round ligament, and medial part of uterine (fallopian) tube; anastomoses, ovarian, vaginal, inferior epigastric. Supplies maternal circulation to placenta during pregnancy. Synonym: arteria uterina. (05 Mar 2000) |
| uterine biopsy | A procedure by which a sample is taken of the endometrial lining of the uterus. This may be performed with or without an anaesthetic. Risks include bleeding after the procedure. This test is usually performed in the evaluation of abnormal menses, heavy menstruation or post-menopausal bleeding. It may be part of an infertility evaluation. Endometrial biopsy can reveal uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, uterine polyps and adenomyosis. Often performed in those with endometriosis as part of the evaluation. (27 Sep 1997) |
| uterine calculus | A calcified myoma of the uterus. Synonym: hysterolith, uterolith. (05 Mar 2000) |