U's

Question 1

upper gastrointestinal study

Answer 1

A radiographic contrast study of the stomach and small intestine.

Question 2

ununited anconeal process

Answer 2

Failure of the ossificationcenter to fuse with the proximal ulna before 22 weeks of age (24 weeks in German shepherd dog).

Question 3

ultrasonography

Answer 3

An imaging procedure using highfrequency sound waves to noninvasively examine soft tissue architecture and function with real-time dynamic imaging. No ionizing radiation or other known safety hazard is encountered with diagnostic ultrasonography. Value of ultrasonography is highly user dependent, relying on the sonographer’s patience, skill, and experience.

Question 4

urography

Answer 4

A radiographic contrast study of the kidneys and ureters. Other names: excretory urography, intravenous urography (old term: intravenous pyelogram or IVP).

Question 5

urethrography

Answer 5

A radiographic contrast study of the urethra. Urethrogram.

Question 6

ureterocele

Answer 6

A congenital anomaly resulting in an abnormal, focal, cystlike dilation of a terminal ureter.