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Ulcer: A crater in tissue.


Ultrasounography: A technique that bounces sound waves off of tissues and structures and uses the patterns of echoes to form an image, called a sonogram.


Undue Hardship: With respect to the provision of an accommodation,an action would be unduly costly, disruptive or extensive or would fundamentally alter the nature or operation of the business. These factors include the nature and cost of the accommodation in relationship to the size, resources, nature, and structure of the employer's operation. Where the
facility making the accommodation is part of a larger entity, the structure and overall resources of the larger organization
would be considered, as well as the financial and administrative relationship of the facility to the larger organization.


Unilateral: One-sided.


Universal Design: Architectural design permitting accessibility.


Upper motor nerve (UMN): Receives messages from the brain and transmits them to a lower motor neuron.

 
Urologist: A physician who specializes in urinary diseases.