Aren't too many left that we do hyphenate anymore. The self- words we do. The "rules" are i
Posted By: BOS. nm on 2006-04-05
In Reply to: Does anyone know of a site that has a list of hyphenated medical words? - ladydianamt
Subject: Aren't too many left that we do hyphenate anymore. The self- words we do. The "rules" are in your
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Aren't too many left that we do hyphenate anymore. The self- words we do. The "rules" are i
Subject: Aren't too many left that we do hyphenate anymore. The self- words we do. The "rules" are in your
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Hyphenate if there are 2 or more words
Subject: Hyphenate if there are 2 or more words
that could be ambiguous before a noun so the first 2 are hyphenated and not the third phrase. It helps clarify the meaning. Google "when to hyphenate" for more in-depth explanation.
lots of words we use correctly aren't in dictionaries, find another excuse. Mucusy is absolutely
Subject: lots of words we use correctly aren't in dictionaries, find another excuse. Mucusy is absolutely acceptable. nm
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Just like that - there are no "rules" no matter
Subject: Just like that - there are no "rules" no matter
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To hyphenate or not to hyphenate nonallergic
Subject: To hyphenate or not to hyphenate nonallergic
I have found it both ways, can someone please clarify it for me. Is it non-allergic or nonallergic? Same with nonproductive or non-productive?
To hyphenate or not hyphenate mid, that is the question
Subject: To hyphenate or not hyphenate mid, that is the question
Ok I know the BOS says most mid use has been combined with the following word, thus no separation by space or hyphen, but sometimes it just doesn't look right. So, what do you think about
mid portion "occlusion of shunt in its mid portion."
mid July --midJuly doesn't look right, so is it mid-July or mid July?
What do you think?
No, those aren't it, but thank you.
Subject: No, those aren't it, but thank you.
No, he's not saying electrocoagulation, though it does sound like something similar to that because he sounds like it's a device for cutting or method of cutting. He says it twice in the report, and both times, it sounds like ahkupuration. I tried various spellings including beginning with ac, acq, oq, ok, and anything else I could think of, but I'm still stumped. It has my proofer stumped too.
Aren't you a SWEETHEART!!! T.Y....sm
Subject: Aren't you a SWEETHEART!!! T.Y....sm
Thank you for all that wonderful info!!! I don't have to check with my friend now when she returns!!! I copied what you posted and sent it to myself in an email. Thanks again, a real sweetheart!!! 
you are quite the b*itch, aren't you?
Subject: you are quite the b*itch, aren't you?
Funny thing, I had this yesterday and left 3 blanks that QA also left blank.
Subject: Funny thing, I had this yesterday and left 3 blanks that QA also left blank.
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pain over the left hip and a biopsy of the left s/l SA pablum showed adenocarcinom
Subject: pain over the left hip and a biopsy of the left s/l SA pablum showed adenocarcinom
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aren't you hearing HPV instead of ASPD?
Subject: aren't you hearing HPV instead of ASPD?
usually ASCUS HPV-negative or -positive
I think those are backwards aren't they? Could be wrong
Subject: I think those are backwards aren't they? Could be wrong
They did a cadaver...Hey now, aren't there laws
Subject: They did a cadaver...Hey now, aren't there laws
that sort of Tom foolery  Seriously though, you are a total whiz at this stuff and if you can't figure it out they must be really mangling whatever they are trying to say.
I did find "caudal laminectomy" though, but it doesn't sound nuthin' like cadaver. Ew.
No question is "stupid." It's the ones that aren't
Subject: No question is "stupid." It's the ones that aren't
and should be that are.
Docs aren't always right. (shocking, I know)
Subject: Docs aren't always right. (shocking, I know)
Stedmans ENT book says naris for single, nares for plural.
You are a condescending creature aren't you?
Subject: You are a condescending creature aren't you?
Please tell me where this word is published? It's not in any of my dictionaries or word books. Just because you have may have heard it before doesn't make it gospel.
We aren't taking the test; you are.
Subject: We aren't taking the test; you are.
That's the way tests are.
Good luck.
Yes no apostrophy S anymore according to BOS.
Subject: Yes no apostrophy S anymore according to BOS.
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Anymore info?
Subject: Anymore info?
Is it just in a list? Is the PA talking about a specific history? Anything that would help us to know what part of the body the surgery was, etc?
If you follow BOS, no 's are used anymore
Subject: If you follow BOS, no 's are used anymore
unless the word stands alone, i.e. Parkinson disease versus The patient has Parkinson's.
Was hyphenated, now not anymore...nm
Subject: Was hyphenated, now not anymore...nm
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I personally don't use "q" anymore at all, but from
Subject: I personally don't use "q" anymore at all, but from
what I understand it's okay to use it in a non-medication context.
No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book
Subject: No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book or
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onelook.com, Tessier's Surgical Words, and Sted's Ortho and Rehab Words. Great stuff! nm
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Why aren't students allowed to ask questions?
Subject: Why aren't students allowed to ask questions?
From what I understand anyone can ask a question, including doctors, nurses, techs, etc. I don't understand why you are telling the OP she cannot ask a question here? 
aren't leads in Roman numerals?
Subject: aren't leads in Roman numerals?
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I think Anna's got it! Sometimes the ears aren't hearing clearly
Subject: I think Anna's got it! Sometimes the ears aren't hearing clearly
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Aren't AP, lateral, and oblique adjectives?
Subject: Aren't AP, lateral, and oblique adjectives?
Aren't "AP, lateral, and oblique" adjectives? If so, then "views" would be the inferred subject and would therefore make the verb plural.
Docs aren't very good at spelling sometimes. I go
Subject: Docs aren't very good at spelling sometimes. I go
with what I know to be correct, even if they spell it - sometimes it would be easier if they didn't spell it at all, because then we have to question it!
Yes, numbers not spelled out anymore
Subject: Yes, numbers not spelled out anymore
Things are always changing.
I don't like the new rxlist. I used to use it religiously but not anymore...nm
Subject: I don't like the new rxlist. I used to use it religiously but not anymore...nm
LOL..the way these docs dictate anymore
Subject: LOL..the way these docs dictate anymore
who knows!! Something like that just check your aspirin bottle. Good luck!!
You're welcome. We all do it. Sometimes our brains just can't think anymore!
Subject: You're welcome. We all do it. Sometimes our brains just can't think anymore!
Yes, that's it...Thanks so much! I need to take a break, can't hear anymore!
Subject: Yes, that's it...Thanks so much! I need to take a break, can't hear anymore!
BOS frowns on hyphens anymore, however
Subject: BOS frowns on hyphens anymore, however
it does not even look like a real word without the hyphen. I would hyphenate it.
I don't use either anymore - "every 6 hours..."
Subject: I don't use either anymore - "every 6 hours..."
forget it I do not care anymore thanks ;-)
Subject: forget it I do not care anymore thanks ;-)
Pulling hair out today, Glad to be quitting this rotten job at MQ soon.
probably means left anterior descending. Instead of saying LAD, just saying left AD.
Subject: probably means left anterior descending. Instead of saying LAD, just saying left AD.
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Thank you! I think you are right! My brain and ears aren't working today.
Subject: Thank you! I think you are right! My brain and ears aren't working today.
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Not anymore...according to AAMT now always use disk, for eyes too. nm
Subject: Not anymore...according to AAMT now always use disk, for eyes too. nm
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sounds like hypercater -- tired and can't think anymore
Subject: sounds like hypercater -- tired and can't think anymore
Doc says:
Under sterile conditions, Xylocaine with epinephrine 0.5 ml injected subcutaneously. ....s/l hypercater applied set on 10 for desiccation. A dermabrasion blade was used to excise the wart ..............
Thanks.
Sounds like Baycol, probably doesn't know they don't use it anymore! nm
Subject: Sounds like Baycol, probably doesn't know they don't use it anymore! nm
I'm testing right now, and I hope they aren't counting off for spelling out numbers. (sm)
Subject: I'm testing right now, and I hope they aren't counting off for spelling out numbers. (sm)
If I get a job and QA says we have to, I will make the change of course, but it might take some practice before I can be consistent with that illogical change. I would hope QA would be more interested in content than meaningless, illogical BOS changes.
Good info, but your docs aren't going to give a flying fig whether there's an 'a' or an
Subject: Good info, but your docs aren't going to give a flying fig whether there's an 'a' or an 'o'
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AAMT/BOS says not to use this form anymore, but I guess your QA will decide for you. nm
Subject: AAMT/BOS says not to use this form anymore, but I guess your QA will decide for you. nm
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Nope but I never get tired of hearing it, (kids don't say it anymore!)
Subject: Nope but I never get tired of hearing it, (kids don't say it anymore!)
Will do - I'm sorry I didn't post anymore after the few posts I did make
Subject: Will do - I'm sorry I didn't post anymore after the few posts I did make
It was really late and I just wanted to go to sleep.
Thanks for everyone's help.
Wrong. Not all stages are roman numerals anymore.
Subject: Wrong. Not all stages are roman numerals anymore.
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I should know this old term that is rarely used anymore... insulin *gargi*?? nm
Subject: I should know this old term that is rarely used anymore... insulin *gargi*?? nm
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not so scary anymore! So small and no tail.. Reminds me of the Geiko gecko...nm
Subject: not so scary anymore! So small and no tail.. Reminds me of the Geiko gecko...nm
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