Is microtoscopy a valid word, used in ear surgery. nm
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Is this a valid word? sm
Subject: Is this a valid word? sm
Just had a doc use the word "averbal", meaning not speaking. I could not verify this word anywhere. Found reference in archives here and someone said to Google "averbal definition", which I did. Could not find any reference to this word. Should I leave it as dictated, or change it to "nonverbal"? TIA!
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Subject: yes - it actually is a valid med
Nasolaryngoscope is valid, so...
Subject: Nasolaryngoscope is valid, so...
Thanks for your reply. I understand what you're saying, but I'm confused as to why this was marked as an incorrect term when there is an instrument called a nasolaryngoscope (Stedman's Med & Surg Equip Words) and the procedure was examination of the larynx via a scope entering through the nose.
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or cryptorchism, both are valid words & mean the same thing
Subject: or cryptorchism, both are valid words & mean the same thing
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I thought it was a valid question - these things can
Subject: I thought it was a valid question - these things can
be confusing - and going on the internet to try to sort it out can make it even MORE confusing sometimes - many different entries and hard to know which to trust - you seem to have such a negative attitude! Why do you choose to "help" on this board if it's so frustrating to you?
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Subject: sinus surgery. it is an R word, s/l randa-mul. I think it is an instrument. sm for sentence
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Subject: its to do with the eye, he does a surgery with it. nm
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I think one that's never had surgery on it before. nm
Subject: I think one that's never had surgery on it before. nm
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Surgery help
Subject: Surgery help
Doc is saying:
Probable contact dermatitis/allergic dermatitis. Possibly to the __________(sounds like "hibiquins" from the surgery. Patient has lap/chole surgery.
THANKS!!
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