Medical Terminology Abbreviations Starting with U Part 1

This set of Medical Terminology flash cards includes abbreviations starting with the letter U. Some abbreviations have multiple meanings, while some terms may have more than one abbreviation. You can typically determine which term is abbreviated by considering the context. If in doubt, spell the word out. Follow facility policy regarding use of abbreviations.

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Medical Terminology Flash Cards Abbreviations Starting with U

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URI

upper respiratory infection

UV

ultraviolet

UCG

urinary chorionic gonadotropin; uterine chorionic gonadotropin

UB

urinary bladder

UOQ

upper outer quadrant

UG

upper gastrointestinal; urogenital

UVJ

ureterovesical junction

UN

urea nitrogen

UE

upper extremity

umb

umbilical; umbilicus

URT

upper respiratory tract

UK

unknown

UC

ulcerative colitis; urine culture; uterine contractions

ur

urine

UL

upper lobe

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