Could be describing the plug (which really
Posted By: sm on 2009-01-14
In Reply to: I don't think it's an either or. - Teardrop
Subject: Could be describing the plug (which really
makes no sense to me). It is literally a plug of mucus, therefore mucus plug.
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In Stedman's ENT I see mucous plug (under plug).
Subject: In Stedman's ENT I see mucous plug (under plug).
This is one of those cases where the harder you think the more confused you can get. If it is mucous plug, then it seems like that would really be short for mucous membrane plug to me. Mucus plug, as in plug of mucus, does seem more logical to me.
mucus plug or mucous plug??
Subject: mucus plug or mucous plug??
Help, I am drawing a blank on how to tell which to use!!
mucus plug or mucous plug?
Subject: mucus plug or mucous plug?
Which way is correct? I tend to go with mucous plug because the plug is the noun and mucous is the adjective. Is that right?
mucus plug or mucous plug?
Subject: mucus plug or mucous plug?
You are correct. Like mucous membrane.
mucus plug or mucous plug?
Subject: mucus plug or mucous plug?
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Mucus plug because it is a plug of
Subject: Mucus plug because it is a plug of
mucus (noun). Mucous is an adjective, i.e., mucous membraines.
Where to plug into
Subject: Where to plug into
The place on the back of your computer where your speakers are plugged. The volume adjust through the computer in your volume control.
Where to plug
Subject: Where to plug
Some of the newer computers have an earphone jack on the front as well as USB ports. Like the poster above said, you can change the volume from your desktop using your speaker volumn control.
mucous plug
Subject: mucous plug
stedman's has mucous plug
Sorry meant plus not plug
Subject: Sorry meant plus not plug
Mucous plug, because...
Subject: Mucous plug, because...
It is plugging the cervical mucosa. The mucous plug is a thick plug of mucus that blocks the cervical opening.
I&D, debridement plug VAC placement??? (sorry such a bad day)
Subject: I&D, debridement plug VAC placement??? (sorry such a bad day)
hair plug test?
Subject: hair plug test?
Hair plug test does not reveal any signs of alopecia.
This is said under PE. Assessment is hair thinning.
Mucus plug per American Pregnancy
Subject: Mucus plug per American Pregnancy
In Stedman's it's mucus plug and mucous plugging.nm
Subject: In Stedman's it's mucus plug and mucous plugging.nm
nm
S/l medium m*** mesh plug and patch for hernia repair.
Subject: S/l medium m*** mesh plug and patch for hernia repair.
Not sure if this is a proper name or not. Thanks for any help!
mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun)
Subject: mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun)
nm
describing gait would be hyphenated...sm
Subject: describing gait would be hyphenated...sm
gait is broad based
patient has a broad-based gait.........
Sounds to me like he's just describing the shape
Subject: Sounds to me like he's just describing the shape
of the part of the patella that remains (and the rest is missing.
He is probably describing the findings on an MRI scan SM
Subject: He is probably describing the findings on an MRI scan SM
If a patient has had spine surgery, the MRI is more than likely done with contrast. The contrast causes the MRI to "signal" when the contrast is bright in any area. That's what it means.
crazy observation here, but could he be describing...sm
Subject: crazy observation here, but could he be describing...sm
the sound of the puffs being administered, instead of staying 1 "puff" b.i.d., he's saying something that sounds like the med being administered? I know that sounds dumb, but that's what comes to my mind.
Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
Subject: Do you think this is a brand name or describing a condition???nm
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Looks like a phrase describing dyes. sm
Subject: Looks like a phrase describing dyes. sm
first word looks like roentgenography or roentgenograph (x-ray) contrast media.
The sceond is Diatrizoate Meglumine, which is like Cystographin, another contrast dye.
Contrast media link for you.
http://imaging.mallinckrodt.com/Products/ProductList.asp?DataGroup=2
Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
Subject: Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
dr is describing postop incisions- sm
Subject: dr is describing postop incisions- sm
She does have some erythema in her perineum and her buttocks. She is not tender in this area, and there is no s/l screpadence or sucrepadence or induration noted.
may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
Subject: may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
nm
It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
Subject: It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
Subject: end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
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yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
Subject: yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
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Not sure. It sounds like he's describing the base as "fibromere"
Subject: Not sure. It sounds like he's describing the base as "fibromere"
When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
Subject: When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
Just verifying...I haven't typed that term in a long time. TIA.
He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
Subject: He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
Thank you very much for the research and information you acquired.
help with word describing facial swelling..
Subject: help with word describing facial swelling..
My doctor dictated that the patient had developed S/L sideral facial swelling? Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance!!
So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
Subject: So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
nm
I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
Subject: I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
A mucous retention cyst is a cyst caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the parotid gland or a minor salivary gland.
Yeah :) It does really sound like he's describing the pain with this word. nm
Subject: Yeah :) It does really sound like he's describing the pain with this word. nm
Might be describing the skin of the abdominal walls has having scaling, as in a rash.
Subject: Might be describing the skin of the abdominal walls has having scaling, as in a rash.
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Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
Subject: Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm
For example, follow-up MRI or follow-up examination. I hope this helps you!
grafts are either straight or curved, so perhaps saying, "U-type" (describing the shape)? prob
Subject: grafts are either straight or curved, so perhaps saying, "U-type" (describing the shape)? probably not UTI... nm
has anyone ever hard of the phrase quick tick describing chest pain
Subject: has anyone ever hard of the phrase quick tick describing chest pain
The doctor dictatates the following: HER QUICK TICK LEFT SIDED CHEST PAIN CONTINUES.
Does it sound like possibly outflow obstruction and hypokinesis is usually in an area describing the
Subject: Does it sound like possibly outflow obstruction and hypokinesis is usually in an area describing the movement, i.e.
apical hypokinesis
left ventricular hypokinesis
segmental
etc.
I was not arguing *mucus/mucous plug*. I was arguing the use of
Subject: I was not arguing *mucus/mucous plug*. I was arguing the use of
mucus being for vagina and mucous for lung. Mucus is the noun (period). Mucous is the adjective (period). It doesn't matter where in the body these are used.
tongue is correct for describing the shape of the lesion. You'll hear a tongue of
Subject: tongue is correct for describing the shape of the lesion. You'll hear a tongue of
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AM plastic plug and AM plastic wire sm
Subject: AM plastic plug and AM plastic wire sm
Sound like he is saying A.M. or am plastic wire and A.M. or am plastic plug. This is for placement of a plastic plug for abdominal aortic anuerysm and common iliac aneurysm. Thanks.
40-mg tablet; XXX 40 mg a day - use hyphen when it's describing the tablet. nm
Subject: 40-mg tablet; XXX 40 mg a day - use hyphen when it's describing the tablet. nm
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