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उखा (Ukhā)

: 1. The infraclavicular fossa (the hollow area below the clavicle). 2. The hollow of the hip (possibly referring to the iliac fossa).

उग्र उच्छ्वास (Ugra Ucchvāsa)

: Labored or difficult expiration.

उग्र गन्धि रक्तं (Ura Gandhi Raktaṃ)

: Blood having a pungent or extremely foul odor.

उग्र वाक् (Ugra Vāk)

: Harsh, severe, or aggressive speech.

उग्ररुक् (Ugraruk)

: Severe, intense, or excruciating pain.

उच्चभवन इच्छा (Uccabhavana Icchā)

: A desire to reside in tall or lofty buildings.

उच्चारात् बिना अधोवायु (Uccārāt Binā Adhovāyu)

: The passing of flatus without any sound.

उच्चैः उच्छ्वास (Uccaiḥ Ucchvāsa)

: Very deep, heavy, or prolonged expiration.

उच्छ्वास (Ucchvāsa)

: Expiration; the act of breathing out.

उच्छ्वास आरोध (Ucchvāsa Ārodha)

: Obstruction or suppression of expiration.

उच्छ्वास निरोध (Ucchvāsa Nirodha)

: Suppression or restraint of expiration.

उच्छ्वास रोध (Ucchvāsa Rodha)

: Obstruction to expiration.

उच्छ्वास संरोध (Ucchvāsa Saṃrodha)

: Complete suppression or blockage of expiration.

उच्छ्वासमार्ग (Ucchvāsamārga)

: The respiratory tract; the pathway for breathing.

उच्छ्वासहतं (Ucchvāsahataṃ)

: Death caused by suffocation or respiratory failure.

उच्छिष्ट इच्छा (Ucchiṣṭa Icchā)

: A desire for leftovers or remnants of food.

उच्छून (Ucchūna)

: Swollen; raised; elevated.

उच्छ्रायं (Ucchrāyaṃ)

: Height; elevation; a raised or swollen state.

उच्छ्रिताक्षः (Ucchritākṣaḥ)

: Protrusion or bulging of the eyeball (exophthalmos).

उण्डुकः (Uṇḍukaḥ)

: The cecum; a pouch-like structure that forms the beginning of the large intestine.

उत्कम्प (Utkampa)

: Tremor; shaking; a quivering motion.

उत्कर्तन (Utkartana)

: Incision; the act of cutting into a bitten or affected part to prevent the spread of poison or to release impurities.

उत्कारिका (Utkārikā)

: A poultice; a soft, moist mass of herbs or other substances applied to the body to soothe or draw out impurities.

उत्क्लिष्ट (Utkliṣṭa)

: Moist; wet; soggy.

उत्क्लेद (Utkleda)

: 1. Moisture; sogginess. 2. Nausea; the feeling of wanting to vomit.

उत्क्लेश (Utkleśa)

: Nausea; retching.

उत्क्षेपणं (Utkṣepaṇaṃ)

: 1. Throwing or lifting upwards. 2. Expulsion (e.g., vomiting). 3. (Anatomy) Abduction or elevation of a body part.

उत्क्षेपणं स्नायुजालस्य (Utkṣepaṇaṃ Snāyujālasya)

: Contraction or tightening of a network of tendons or ligaments.

उत्क्षेपनिग्रहः (Utkṣepanigrahaḥ)

: Restriction in the ability to lift or move a limb forward.

उत्क्षेपनिग्रहः सक्थि (Utkṣepanigrahaḥ Sakthi)

: Restriction in the forward movement or elevation of the lower limb.

उत्तमाङ्गम् (Uttamāṅgam)

: The head; the most superior part of the body (literally "the best limb").

उत्तरं (Uttaraṃ)

: A reply; a rejoinder; an answer in a debate or discussion.

उत्तरदन्तः (Uttaradantaḥ)

: A tooth of the upper jaw; a maxillary tooth.

उत्तरपादः (Uttarapādaḥ)

: The dorsum (upper surface) of the foot.

उत्तराधर विभागः (Uttarādhara Vibhāgaḥ)

: Superior (upper, proximal) and inferior (lower, distal) division.

उत्तरायण / आदान काल (Uttarāyaṇa / Ādāna Kāla)

: The northern solstice; the six-month period from mid-January to mid-July when the sun moves northward. In Ayurveda, this period is believed to draw energy and moisture from the body, leading to a natural decrease in strength.

उत्तरीय (Uttarīya)

: An upper garment; a sacred thread (yajñopavīta) worn by Brahmins.

उत्तरोष्ठ (Uttaroṣṭha)

: The upper lip.

उत्तुण्डितं (Uttuṇḍitaṃ)

: Elevated; raised; protruding (e.g., a skin lesion).

उत्थापन (Utthāpana)

: A pharmaceutical process to recover a substance (like mercury) to its original state after a previous processing (mūrchhanā).

उत्पत्तिः (Utpattiḥ)

: Origin; genesis; the process of coming into being.

उत्पाटनं (Utpāṭanaṃ)

: A pulling, uprooting, or tearing type of pain.

उत्पाटयत इव (Utpāṭayata Iva)

: A sensation as if something is being torn out or uprooted.

उत्पाटितः (Utpāṭitaḥ)

: Uprooted; eradicated; pulled out by the roots.

उत्पात (Utpāta)

: An ominous portent or natural calamity (e.g., earthquake, eclipse, unnatural animal behavior), considered a cause of epidemic diseases.

उत्रस्तदृष्टि (Utrastadṛṣṭi)

: Restless, rolling, or frightened eyes.

उत्रास (Utrāsa)

: Trembling; fear; terror.

उत्विण्डिताक्षं (Utviṇḍitākṣaṃ)

: Protrusion or bulging of the eyeballs.

उत्शोष पुरीषं (Utśoṣa Purīṣaṃ)

: Dry, hard stool.

उत्सङ्गं (Utsaṅgaṃ)

: Elevated; raised; a swelling or protuberance.

उत्सन्नं (Utsannaṃ)

: Elevated; raised; swollen.

उत्सादन (Utsādana)

: A type of massage done with unctuous substances in a direction opposite to the hair follicles (often towards the heart).

उत्साह (Utsāha)

: Enthusiasm; energy; motivation; zeal for activity.

उत्साहक्षय (Utsāhakṣaya)

: Loss of enthusiasm or energy.

उत्साहभ्रंश (Utsāhabhraṃśa)

: Loss of enthusiasm.

उत्साहहानि (Utsāhahāni)

: Diminution of enthusiasm or drive.

उत्सेधं (Utsedhaṃ)

: Elevation; height; a raised part.

उदकं इव पुरीषं (Udakaṃ Iva Purīṣaṃ)

: Watery stool; diarrhea.

उदकपूर्णोदर (Udakapūrṇodara)

: A stomach filled with water, as in drowning.

उदकसदृशं मूत्रं (Udakasadṛśaṃ Mūtraṃ)

: Urine that is pale and watery, resembling water.

उदकहतम् (Udakahatam)

: Drowned; killed by submersion in water.

उदकोपमं मूत्रं (Udakopamaṃ Mūtraṃ)

: Urine that is similar to water in appearance (dilute).

उदञ्ची (Udañcī)

: A habit of looking upwards.

उदबन्ध (Udabandha)

: Death by hanging.

उदबन्धनीकृत कण्ठ (Udabandhanīkṛta Kaṇṭha)

: A neck that has been constricted as in hanging; often refers to simulating a suicide by hanging a murdered person.

उदयन्तं आदित्य दर्शनं (Udayantaṃ Āditya Darśanaṃ)

: Seeing the rising sun (a visual phenomenon).

उदरपार्श्वम् (Udarapārśvam)

: The side of the abdomen; the flank.

उदरफलकम् (Udaraphalakam)

: The abdominal wall.

उदरमाध्मापयति (Udaramādhmāpayati)

: Causes distention of the abdomen (e.g., gas, bloating).

उदरम् (Udaram)

: The abdomen.

उदरोरः सन्धानम् (Udadoraḥ Sandhānam)

: The costal arch; the boundary between the thorax and abdomen in front.

उदर्द (Udarda)

: 1. Urticaria (hives). 2. Shivering due to cold.

उदर्द प्रशमन (Udarda Praśamana)

: Substances or therapies that pacify urticaria, itching, and allergic reactions.

उदश्वित (Udaśvita)

: A dairy preparation where curd is churned after adding a quantity of water (typically half the volume of curd) and the butter is removed, resulting in buttermilk (takra).

उदान वायु (Udāna Vāyu)

: One of the five subtypes of Vāta, located in the thoracic region. It governs functions like speech, effort, enthusiasm, and memory.

उदावर्त (Udāvarta)

: A disorder characterized by the upward movement of Vāta, causing conditions like constipation, retention of urine, and suppressed urges.

उदावर्त पुरीषप्रवर्तनम् (Udāvarta Purīṣapravartanam)

: Constipation with upward movement of Vāta, preventing the normal downward expulsion of stool.

उदाहरणम् (Udāharaṇam)

: An example; an illustration used to clarify a point.

उदीर्ण अक्षि (Udīrṇa Akṣi)

: A protruding or bulging eye.

उदुम्बर (Udumbara)

: 1. A unit of weight equal to one Karṣa (approx. 12 grams). 2. The Cluster Fig tree (*Ficus racemosa*). 3. Copper.

उदुम्बरफलसङ्काशं (Udumbaraphalasaṅkāśaṃ)

: A color resembling that of a ripe Udumbara (cluster fig) fruit; a reddish-brown hue.

उदुम्बरफलाभास (Udumbaraphalābhāsa)

: Having the appearance of a Udumbara fruit.

उद्गतं (Udgataṃ)

: Protruded; elevated; risen.

उद्गताक्षि (Udgatākṣi)

: Protrusion of the eyeball.

उद्गार (Udgāra)

: Belching; eructation.

उद्गार अवरोधं (Udgāra Avarodhaṃ)

: Suppression of the urge to belch.

उद्गार प्राचुर्यं (Udgāra Prācuryaṃ)

: Excessive belching.

उद्गार बाहुल्यं (Udgāra Bāhulyaṃ)

: Excessive frequency of belching.

उद्गार भूरिता (Udgāra Bhūritā)

: Abundance of belching.

उद्गार रोध (Udgāra Rodha)

: Obstruction to belching.

उद्गार विघातनं (Udgāra Vighātanaṃ)

: Forcible suppression of belching.

उद्गार विनिग्रह (Udgāra Vinigraha)

: Suppression or restraint of belching.

उद्गार विबन्ध (Udgāra Vibandha)

: Constriction or blockage leading to the inability to belch.

उद्गारप्रबल छर्दि (Udgāraprabala Chardi)

: Vomiting accompanied by forceful belching.

उद्गारसङ्ग (Udgārasaṅga)

: Stagnation or obstruction leading to suppressed belching.

उद्घर्षण (Udgharṣaṇa)

: A type of dry massage performed with powders in a direction opposite to the hair follicles.

उद्देशः (Uddeśaḥ)

: A concise, introductory statement; an enumeration of topics to be discussed.

उद्धस्त दर्शनः (Uddhasta Darśanaḥ)

: A wild, agitated, or abnormal appearance.

उद्धस्त बाहु (Uddhasta Bāhu)

: A raised or elevated arm.

उद्धारः (Uddhāraḥ)

: Reaffirmation; the act of re-establishing a correct conclusion after refuting opposing views.

उद्धूयमान (Uddhūyamāna)

: Trembling; being shaken.

उद्ध्वंस कण्ठ (Uddhvaṃsa Kaṇṭha)

: Irritation or a scratching sensation in the throat.

उद्भिदज (Udbhidaja)

: Organisms that are believed to originate from the soil (e.g., plants).

उद्यानं इच्छा (Udyānaṃ Icchā)

: A fondness for gardens; a desire to be in parks or gardens.

उद्वमनं (Udvamanaṃ)

: Vomiting; emesis.

उद्वर्तनं चर्मस्य (Udvartanaṃ Carmasya)

: Wrinkled, rough, or tortuous skin.

उद्वस्त्र (Udvastra)

: Nudity; the state of being unclothed.

उद्वहन भ्रू (Udvahana Bhrū)

: Frowning; the knitting or contracting of the eyebrows.

उद्वृत (Udvṛta)

: Raised; elevated; turned up.

उद्वेग (Udvega)

: Anxiety; agitation; mental distress.

उद्वेपन (Udvepana)

: Trembling; a tremulous motion.

उद्वेष्टन (Udveṣṭana)

: Cramps; a gripping or constricting pain in the muscles.

उन्दुर (Undura)

: A rat.

उन्नत (Unnata)

: Elevated; raised; prominent.

उन्निद्रता (Unnidratā)

: Sleeplessness; insomnia.

उन्मत्तचित्तत्वं (Unmattacittatvaṃ)

: A perplexed, confused, or insane state of mind.

उन्मत्तलीलाकृति (Unmattalīlākṛti)

: Behaving in a manner resembling an intoxicated person.

उन्मर्दन (Unmardana)

: Kneading; a deep, pressing massage technique.

उन्मीलनाक्षम (Unmīlanākṣama)

: Inability to open the eyelids.

उन्मुख (Unmukha)

: Having the face turned upward.

उन्मेष (Unmeṣa)

: The opening of the eyelids.

उन्मेषण्यः सिराः (Unmeṣaṇyaḥ Sirāḥ)

: Nerves (or vessels) responsible for opening the eyelids; correlates to the levator palpebrae superioris muscle and its innervation.

उपक्लेद (Upakleda)

: Moisture; wetness; a property attributed to the Jala (Water) Mahābhūta.

उपघात (Upaghāta)

: 1. Pain. 2. Impairment or loss of function.

उपचय (Upacaya)

: Increase; growth; anabolism; a property attributed to the Pṛthvī (Earth) Mahābhūta.

उपचार विरुद्ध (Upacāra Viruddha)

: Therapeutic incompatibility; inappropriate treatment (e.g., administering cold therapy after ingesting ghee).

उपजिह्विका (Upajihvikā)

: The uvula; the fleshy projection at the back of the soft palate. (Note: Can also refer to epiglottis or tonsils in different contexts).

उपताप (Upatāpa)

: Malaise; general discomfort or weakness often accompanying a fever.

उपद (Upada)

: Allurement; temptation. Considered a root cause of misery, with renunciation being its antidote.

उपदेशः (Upadeśaḥ)

- Meaning Authoritative instruction; teaching; advice from a qualified preceptor.

उपदेह (Upadeha)

: A feeling of coating or film (e.g., on the tongue).

उपधातु (Upadhātu)

: A secondary tissue or metabolic byproduct that supports the seven primary Dhātus (e.g., tendons, ligaments, skin).

उपधान (Upadhāna)

: A specific treatment for poisoning involving incisions on the scalp and the application of absorbent material (like meat) to draw out toxins.

उपनखम् (Upanakham)

: The nail fold; the skin surrounding the nail.

उपनयः (Upanayaḥ)

: The application of a reason in logic; the step in an argument where a hypothesis is presented and interpreted to reach a truth.

उपनासिका सिरा (Upanāsikā Sirā)

: Vessels near the nose; correlates to the angular vein and artery.

उपनाह (Upanāha)

: A poultice or fomentation pack applied with warm, unctuous substances to alleviate pain, especially that of Vāta origin.

उपप्लवः (Upaplavaḥ)

: A great affliction; a calamity; a cause of widespread suffering.

उपभोग (Upabhoga)

: Enjoyment; consumption; the use or experience of something (e.g., food, objects).

उपमा (Upamā)

: Simile; analogy. A common basis for naming plants based on their resemblance to other things.

उपमानम् (Upamānam)

: Analogy; comparison. A tool of investigation and a valid means of knowledge.

उपयोक्ता (Upayoktā)

: The consumer; the person who uses or consumes food and medicine according to prescribed rules.

उपयोगसंस्था (Upayogasaṃsthā)

: The rules for consumption; the method and manner of eating tailored to one's digestive capacity.

उपरत्न (Uparatna)

: A semi-precious stone.

उपरम (Uparama)

: Cessation; weakness; loss.

उपरोध (Uparodha)

: Obstruction; suppression; diminution.

उपलेप (Upalepa)

: A coating; a layer (e.g., fur on the tongue).

उपविषः (Upaviṣaḥ)

: A sub-poison or semi-toxic substance; a drug that is poisonous in large doses but therapeutic in controlled amounts.

उपशोष (Upaśoṣa)

: Wasting; emaciation; dryness.

उपशोषणं (Upaśoṣaṇaṃ)

: Substances that have a drying or absorbent effect.

उपसंरोध (Upasaṃrodha)

: Constriction; suppression; obstruction.

उपस्तम्भ (Upastambha)

: 1. Support; pillar. 2. (Physiology) The three sub-pillars of life: Ahāra (food), Nidrā (sleep), and Brahmacarya (celibacy). 3. Suppression.

उपस्थः (Upasthaḥ)

: The external genitalia (of both males and females).

उपस्नेह (Upasneha)

: Slight unctuousness; a thin oily coating.

उपहति (Upahati)

: Impairment; diminished function; injury.

उपायः (Upāyaḥ)

: 1. A method; a means; a technique. 2. The mode or mechanism of a drug's action.

उपालम्भः (Upālambhaḥ)

: Censure; reproach; the act of criticizing or pointing out fallacies in another's argument.

उरः (Uraḥ)

: The thorax; the chest. A primary seat of Kapha.

उरःकोष्ठः (Uraḥkoṣṭhaḥ)

: The thoracic cavity.

उरोग्रीवम् (Urogrīvam)

: The thorax and neck region.

उर्ध्वत्रिकम् (Urdhvatrikam)

: The interscapular region (the area between the shoulder blades).

उर्वीसंज्ञे सिरा (Urvīsaṃjñe Sirā)

: Vessels related to the thigh; correlates to the femoral artery and vein.

उर्व्यां प्रसारणं सर्पवत् (Urvyāṃ Prasāraṇaṃ Sarpavat)

: Crawling on the ground like a snake.

उलूखलः (Ulūkhalaḥ)

: 1. A mortar (used for pounding substances). 2. (Anatomy) A socket (e.g., of a ball-and-socket joint).

उल्बण (Ulbaṇa)

: Severe; serious; chronic; intense.

उष्ट्रीक्षीर (Uṣṭrīkṣīra)

: Camel's milk.

उष्ण (Uṣṇa)

: Hot; a property (Guṇa) characterized by heat, attributed to the Agni Mahābhūta. It stimulates digestion, dispels cold, and aggravates Pitta.

उष्णवर्ज्यो विधिः (Uṣṇavarjyo Vidhiḥ)

: A treatment regimen that avoids heat-generating therapies and substances.

उष्णवातातपैर्दग्धे (Uṣṇavātātapairdagdhe)

: Afflicted by hot wind and sun; sunburn.

उष्णासह (Uṣṇāsaha)

: Intolerance to heat.

उष्णोदक (Uṣṇodaka)

: Water that has been boiled and reduced to a fraction (1/2, 1/4, or 1/8) of its original volume.

उष्ण्माश्नियात् (Uṣṇmāśniyāt)

: One should eat warm food. This is advised for those with Kapha or Vāta disorders, those undergoing purgation or oleation therapy, and those with low bodily moisture.

उष्मायनं (Uṣmāyanaṃ)

: Heat; the property of being hot.

उह्यम् (Uhyam)

: A deduction; a meaning that is to be inferred or reasoned out from a statement.