After your imaging exam, a radiologist reads the images and reports what they see to your referring doctor. You can use this dictionary to look up words in your report.
Enter a word in the search bar or look it up by letter. This dictionary is for educational purposes only. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment. It is not a substitute for medical advice. Please talk to the doctor who ordered your exam if you have any questions about your report.
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There are currently 2 names in this directory beginning with the letter U.
U
uterine fibroid embolization
a minimally invasive procedure to shrink fibroids; uses X-rays to guide a catheter into arteries in the uterus, inject contrast and small particles called embolic agents to block the blood supply to the fibroid, causing it to shrink
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