Category: U

  • Ultrasound gain curve

    The gain curve is configured to enable the appropriate amplification of echoes that have undergone attenuation due to body tissue. This system is occasionally known as the amplification system.  

  • Ultrasound coupling agent

    Mineral oil is a frequently employed medium for coupling purposes. When generating a sonogram, it is imperative to eliminate any air pockets or bubbles between the transducer’s surface and the patient’s skin. Hence, a coupling agent is administered onto the patient’s skin, allowing the transducer to smoothly glide over the designated scanning area.  

  • Ultrasound compound scanning

    Commonly referred to as sectoring, this technique pertains to the manner in which the transducer is maneuvered across the patient’s body. It entails a series of arcing motions, often necessitating multiple passes over the same area to progressively construct an image with enhanced detail and clarity.  

  • Ultrasound complex pattern

    A recorded structure that exhibits the visual impression of possessing both solid and cystic attributes is commonly referred to as a composite entity. This entity manifests a combination of solid and fluid-filled components, lending it a distinct appearance and characteristics.  

  • Udder

    Cow’s udder, a tender and flavorful meat, is savored in select regions across the globe, where it is expertly cooked in a manner similar to veal escalopes. This culinary delicacy offers not only a delightful taste but also boasts easy digestibility, making it a sought-after choice for discerning palates.  

  • Usquebaugh

    This is a Gaelic term that translates to “water of life.” It is believed that the word “whiskey” is derived from this term, as whiskey is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage. Derived from Celtic origins, the word “whisky” carries a profound significance, translating to “Water of Life” in its literal sense, much like the…

  • Upside-down cake

    This type of cake is prepared by baking a layer of fruit, brown sugar, and nut meats at the bottom of the pan. After baking, the cake is then flipped over, with the bottom becoming the top of the cake. This creates a deliciously sweet and fruity topping that adds flavor and texture to the…

  • Umbles

    This is a term that is no longer commonly used to refer to the edible entrails of various animals. However, it was especially associated with the entrails of deer, which were used in the creation of a pie called umbles, or “humble” pie, several centuries ago.  

  • Udo

    This is an Oriental plant that is currently being cultivated in California. The young shoots of this plant are commonly used as a vegetable and can be prepared in a manner similar to asparagus.  

  • Uccelli scappati

    In a dialect spoken in northern Italy, the term used to refer to veal birds is “veal birds.”