Ultrasound: A test that bounces high-frequency
sound waves (sonar) off internal body parts to create images.
Tissues of different densities reflect sound waves
differently. Echoes are turned into pictures (sonograms).
Unrelated Stem Cell
Transplant: Any stem cell
transplant between two individuals who are not directly
related. Healthy stem cells are collected from bone marrow,
peripheral blood, and umbilical cord blood.
Upper GI
Series: A series of x-rays of the upper
digestive system that outlines the digestive organs. The
series of x-rays are taken after a person drinks a barium
solution.
Urinary
Tract: The organs through which urine passes.
It includes the kidneys, the ureters, the bladder, and the
urethra.
