Glossary of Communication Disorder Terms - U

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Umami

Taste of substances such as L-glutamate salts (MSG) that are found in foods like bouillon and other stocks. (reference:Yamaguchi S, Ninomiya K. J Nutr. 2000 Apr:130(4S Suppl):921S-926S.)

Usher syndrome

hereditary disease that affects hearing and vision and sometimes balance.

Ulna

Long bone in the arm on the pinky side that goes from the humerus to the carpal.