UROTHELIAL
Inside lining of ureter (tubes that drain urine).
UTERINE
Anything related to uterus.
VACCUM ASSISTED BIOPSY
This technique "sucks" the sample tissue into the biopsy needle. It is often used in stereotactic and MRI-guided core biopsies.
VACUO
A Latin term meaning vacuum or empty. When the brain is injured or has a stoke it could shrink causing an empty space.
VACUOLAR
Of or referring to a vacuum or “hole” in the brain.
VALLECULAR AIR SPACE OR SINUS
A small air pocket located in front and above the vocal cords. Fluid, debris, or even cancer can occur here.
VASCULAR
Relating to the blood vessels.
VASCULAR CALCIFICATIONS
These look like a bunch of white parallel lines. These are not cancerous. These can be associated with atherosclerotic disease or diabetes.
VASCULITIDES
A group of diseases related to or affecting blood vessels.
VASCULITIS
Inflammation of blood vessels in our body.