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uh (US) 1  Expression of confusion or uncertainty. 2  Space filler or pause during conversation.
An x-ray of the kidneys, ureter, and bladder. abbreviation for kidney, ureter, and bladder; a term used in a radiographic examination to determine the location, size, shape, and malformation of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.Stones and calcified areas may be detected.UB, abbreviation for kidney, ureter, and bladder; a term used in a radiographic examination to determine the location, size, shape, and malformation of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.