Gastrointestinal⭐⭐ Common
Ulcer
/UL-ser/Simple Meaning:
Open sore caused by skin or tissue breakdown.
Circumscribed loss of cutaneous or mucosal epithelium extending into dermis or submucosa.
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General Medical⭐⭐ Common
Unilateral
/yoo-nih-LAT-er-uhl/Simple Meaning:
Affecting only one side of the body.
Anatomical designation indicating involvement restricted to either the left or right side.
Emergency⭐⭐ Common
Unconsciousness
/uhn-KON-shuhs-nis/Simple Meaning:
Lack of awareness and responsiveness.
State of profound loss of cognitive awareness and motor reactivity to external sensory stimuli.
Neurological⭐⭐ Common
Unsteady Gait
/uhn-STED-ee gayt/Simple Meaning:
Walking with poor balance or coordination.
Irregular, wide-based, or staggering walking pattern caused by vestibular, cerebellar, or sensory nerve deficits.
Dermatological⭐⭐ Common
Urticaria
/ur-tih-KAIR-ee-uh/Simple Meaning:
Medical term for itchy, raised hives.
Vascular reaction of skin characterized by transient erythematous wheals accompanied by pruritus.
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