Definition of U

1. Noun. A base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine.

Exact synonyms: Uracil
Substance meronyms: Ribonucleic Acid, Rna
Generic synonyms: Base, Nucleotide

2. Adjective. (chiefly British) of or appropriate to the upper classes especially in language use.

3. Noun. A heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons.
Exact synonyms: Atomic Number 92, Uranium
Generic synonyms: Metal, Metallic Element
Specialized synonyms: Uranium 235, Uranium 238
Substance meronyms: Pitchblende, Uraninite

4. Noun. The 21st letter of the Roman alphabet.

Medical Definition of U

1. A variable commonly used for energy density of electric or magnetic fields, also sometimes used for velocity. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of U

T even phage
T fibre
T group
T helper cell
T hinge
T loop of RNA
T lymphocyte
T myelotomy
T suppressor cell
T system
t test
T tube
T tubule
T wave
u (current term)
U
u-50488
U-boat
u-drive
u-score method
U-shaped
u-turn
U.S.
U.S.A.
U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Laboratory
U.S. Congress
U.S. government
U.S. House
U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Mint

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