Health Abbreviations & Acronyms

Acronyms abound in our health world. Here you'll find many common health acronyms and what they abbreviate. Use the search box for quick health abbreviation lookup!

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• U - unit
• UA - urinalysis
• UC - ulcerative colitis
• UD - as directed
• UDS - urine drug screen
• UE - upper extremity
• UGI - upper gastrointestinal
• URI - upper respiratory infection
• US - ultrasound
• USS - ultrasound scan
• UTI - urinary tract infection