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urination

The release of urine from the bladder through the urethra, specifically, the urethral meatus... Read More

US-CERT

Acronym for United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team... Read More

USC

Acronym for United States Code... Read More

USCIS

Acronym for the U... Read More

use of excessive force

The application of force beyond what is reasonably believed to be necessary to gain compliance from a subject in any given incident... Read More

use of force

The amount of effort required by law enforcement to gain compliance from an unwilling subject... Read More

user involvement

Pertaining to the involvement of users in the decision-making and evaluation of issues, such as in the provision of specific types of services... Read More

uterus

A hollow, pear-shaped, muscular organ of the female reproductive system where the fertilized egg is implanted and a fetus develops during pregnancy... Read More

utilization

Use of services and supplies commonly assessed in terms of patterns or rates of use of a single service or type of service... Read More

utilization review

Evaluation of the necessity, appropriateness, and efficiency of the use of services, procedures, and facilities... Read More

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