VU stands for Volume Unit. This varies from PPM (Peak Program Meters) in that a VU meter displays the average volume level of an audio signal.
PPM is measuring the peak amplitude, which is the maximum volume of a signal, VU measures the average volume. VU gives a better idea of total power output.
Of Montreal- "Still I only feel alright when the vu’s flashing bombs going off in my head"
Thermal Cautery Unit- used in hospitals for reproductive sterilization in both males and females. Safer and more effective thn other techniques, it slices through your tubes with a high temperature wire.