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Ultrasound

The use of high-frequency sound waves focused on the body to obtain a video image of internal tissues, organs, and structures. Ultrasound is particularly useful for in utero examinations of a developing fetus, for evaluation of the development of ovarian follicles, and for the guided retrieval of oocytes for IVF and GIFT 

Ureaplasma

A microorganism similar to Mycoplasma 

Urethra

The tube through which urine from the bladder is expelled 

Urologist

A physician who specializes in the surgical treatment of disorders of the urinary tract and male reproductive tract 

Uterus

The womb; female reproductive organ that nourishes the fetus until birth 

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