Ulna
/ˈʌlnə/
The thinner and longer of the two bones in the human forearm, on the side opposite to the thumb.
Ulnar
/ˈʌlnər/
Relating to the ulna bone or the medial side of the forearm (e.g., the ulnar nerve).
Umbilicus
/ʌmˈbɪlɪkəs/
The navel; the site where the umbilical cord was attached to the fetus.
Uncinate
/ˈʌnsɪneɪt/
Hook-shaped; specifically the uncinate process of the pancreas or vertebrae.
Ungual
/ˈʌŋɡwəl/
Relating to the fingernails or toenails.
Unilateral
/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/
Relating to, occurring on, or affecting only one side of the body.
Unipolar
/ˌjuːnɪˈpoʊlər/
A neuron with only one process extending from the cell body.
Urachus
/ˈjʊərəkəs/
A fibrous remnant of the allantois, connecting the bladder to the umbilicus.
Ureter
/ˈjʊərɪtər/
The duct by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder.
Urethra
/jʊˈriːθrə/
The duct by which urine is conveyed out of the body from the bladder.
Urinary
/ˈjʊərɪnɛri/
Relating to the system that produces and excretes urine.
Urogenital
/ˌjʊəroʊˈdʒɛnɪtəl/
Relating to the urinary and reproductive organs.
Uterus
/ˈjuːtərəs/
The womb; a hollow muscular organ in the pelvic cavity of females where the fetus develops.
Utricle
/ˈjuːtrɪkəl/
The larger of the two fluid-filled sacs in the inner ear, involved in balance.
Uvea
/ˈjuːviə/
/The pigmented layer of the eye, lying beneath the sclera and cornea.
Uvula
/ˈjuːvjʊlə/
A fleshy extension at the back of the soft palate which hangs above the throat.