I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
Posted By: ss on 2008-01-04
In Reply to: Mucous or mucus? - CB
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.
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Agree with MT50 that is is mucous retention cyst.
Subject: Agree with MT50 that is is mucous retention cyst.
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
mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun)
Subject: mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun)
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type of cyst
Subject: type of cyst
Excision s/l barklin cyst. I cannot find a thing. Any clues? 
thinking it's a type of cyst
Subject: thinking it's a type of cyst
glenoid labral cyst? labrum cyst? subchondral? sm
Subject: glenoid labral cyst? labrum cyst? subchondral? sm
I feel for you; I had a chart that could be from the same doc a few days ago!
Postop was colon cyst, question cyst intestinale? sm
Subject: Postop was colon cyst, question cyst intestinale? sm
I just sent to QA to see if they could figure it out :)
I think this is the type of incision used in Head and Neck Surgery. see inside
Subject: I think this is the type of incision used in Head and Neck Surgery. see inside
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various modifications for posterior vertical limb.
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There is a pilar cyst, like a sebaceous cyst etc. ? nm
Subject: There is a pilar cyst, like a sebaceous cyst etc. ? nm
Could be describing the plug (which really
Subject: Could be describing the plug (which really
makes no sense to me). It is literally a plug of mucus, therefore mucus plug.
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
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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
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Subject: Sounds like he is describing the prostate.
dr is describing postop incisions- sm
Subject: dr is describing postop incisions- sm
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may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
Subject: may be rachis or rakish, describing the segment.nm
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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.
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Subject: end-to-side colostomy, describing the anastomosis? nm
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Subject: yes, if describing location in surgery, not for time though. (nm)
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Subject: When describing a rash, it's discrete and not discreet, right? (sm)
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Subject: He was describing basilic vein, why it was inaccessible.
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Subject: help with word describing facial swelling..
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mucous
Subject: mucous
Mucous is the correct adjective form. Don't add y. Mucousy and mucusy are not words found in any dictionary.
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Subject: So he's probably describing a problem with the tendon itself - appearance is bowstrung?
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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
mucous plug
Subject: mucous plug
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Subject: is it mucus or mucous from the eye? thank you
Mucous or mucus?
Subject: Mucous or mucus?
This one always confuses me. Patient has a mucus retenion cyst. I have found both mucous and mucus in this case. I know that mucous is an adj. Thanks in advance for all your help!
Mucous when used as an adjective, e.g.,
Subject: Mucous when used as an adjective, e.g.,
mucous plug. When used as a noun it is mucus, e.g., "The patient has mucus from her nose."
mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous
Mucus is the noun form.
She coughed up mucus.
Mucous is the adjective form. (mucous lake)
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Mucous plug, because...
Subject: Mucous plug, because...
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mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous
I'm losing it today! Mucus/mucous plugging and mucus/mucous impaction - help!
mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous
Mucus retention cyst
Mucous retnetion cyst
mucus-retention cyst
mucous-retention cyst
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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!
Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous
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Subject: dame of mucous membranes?
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Pet Peeve Mucus vs. Mucous
Subject: Pet Peeve Mucus vs. Mucous
Now I think I'm right but I'm being told I'm wrong. Second opinion please....
A mucous cyst is a retention cyst that contains mucus
Mucous is the structure, mucus is the goo. :-) (nm)
Subject: Mucous is the structure, mucus is the goo. :-) (nm)
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Mucous versus mucus?
Subject: Mucous versus mucus?
I have a serious question about the difference between the spellings of mucous and mucus. Both are words. QA sometimes frowns on the use of mucous (wanting mucus), but I found mucous in the client samples. What is the difference? Can someone tell me when I should use one spelling as apposed to the other and/or which is correct and which is not?
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Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous
Down below there was a question about how mucous plug should be written. This is not an either/or question. There is a right and wrong, if you remember your sixth grade grammar.
Mucus is a noun (a person, place, or thing).
Mucous is an adjective (describes a noun).
It's cut and dry. Very simple. Mucous describes the plug. It could be a cork plug, gum plug, dyke plug, cement plus. All are adjectives describing the noun "plug."
If you need a refresher, let me share my Schoolhouse Rock from the 70s.
NOUNS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2iLAI0gUW0
ADJECTIVES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j347DjSve0
Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous
Teardrop, I cannot believe you would be so high and mighty to someone asking for help. Sure hope you are not a supervisor and someone asking for help from you personally.
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Subject: has anyone ever hard of the phrase quick tick describing chest pain
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Subject: Does it sound like possibly outflow obstruction and hypokinesis is usually in an area describing the movement, i.e.
apical hypokinesis
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mucous is adjective, mucus is noun
Subject: mucous is adjective, mucus is noun
mucous plug: a mass of mucus and cells filling the cervical canal between periods or during pregnancy
mu·cous (myū'kəs) pronunciation
adj.
1. Containing, producing, or secreting mucus: a mucous tissue.
2. Relating to, consisting of, or resembling mucus: a mucous substance.
mu·cus (myū'kəs) pronunciation
n.
The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
mucus is a noun and mucous is an adjective nm
Subject: mucus is a noun and mucous is an adjective nm
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Mucus is a noun, mucous is the adjective.
Subject: Mucus is a noun, mucous is the adjective.
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