Category: U

The formation or development of an ulcer. The formation of an ulcer, a lesion on the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane caused by a loss of tissue, often with inflammation. The development of an ulcer. A suppurative or non-healing lesion on a surface such as skin, cornea, or mucous membrane. The development…

A lipid-soluble benzoquinone which is involved in electron transport in mitochondrial preparations. The compound occurs in the majority of aerobic organisms, from bacteria to higher plants and animals. Coenzyme in the respiratory (electron transport) chain in mitochondria, also known as coenzyme Q or mitoquinone. Coenzyme Q, an electron carrier that is part of the respiratory…

Substance that has a strengthening activity on the tissues of the uterus.  

Substance that is antiseptic to the urinary tract.  

Shaped like a small cavity or sac, like the rootlet traps in Utricularia [unusual term].  

Having bladders; Bladder-like.  

Bladder-shaped (e.g. of fruit). Pertaining to the utricle.  

The traps of Utricularia (trap is preferred); (In Cyperaceae) a prophyll that has developed into a characteristic bottle-like structure and partially or completely surrounds the nutlet in Kobresia and Carex; Swollen basal part of perianth-tube (Aristolochiaceae). A large sac inside the vestibule of the ear, which relates information about the upright position of the head…

With stinging hairs (like an Urtica).  

Resembling a small urn or pitcher.