| HOME Other Health Articles A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | Y | Z ultrasound: Sounds of frequencies too high for the human ear to hear. umbilical cord: The cord connecting the fetus and the placenta, containing two arteries and one vein. unlawful intercourse: Voluntary sexual intercourse between an adult and a minor (under the age of consent), who are not married to each other; also known as statutory rape. ureterostomy: An artificial opening from the ureter. urethra: Duct for the discharge of urine from the bladder to the outside. urethritis: Inflammation of the urethra. urinary stress incontinence: Discharge of urine from the urethra due to physical straining. uterus: The female organ for containing and nourishing the embryo and fetus from implantation to birth. |