It is actually in the dictionary as an adjective and an adverb both in lower case
Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-24
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This is in BOS II on page 93, adverb with participle or adjective. nm
Subject: This is in BOS II on page 93, adverb with participle or adjective. nm
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It is upper case for stain, lower case
Subject: It is upper case for stain, lower case
x
Really?? I must really be out of the loop. I through that in this case (adjective),
Subject: Really?? I must really be out of the loop. I through that in this case (adjective),
it would be 2-cm ??
It would be lower case "w" sm
Subject: It would be lower case "w" sm
It is named after Augustus V. Waller. The word wallerian is not a proper noun. It's the same principle as applied to Parkinson disease when the dictator says "parkinsonism".
I've seen a lot of text books and word books that have wrong spellings in them.
yes, re-x-ray (lower case) (nm)
Subject: yes, re-x-ray (lower case) (nm)
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lower case of course : )
Subject: lower case of course : )
A1c (c is lower case)
Subject: A1c (c is lower case)
Really? Do you just put it lower case? nm
Subject: Really? Do you just put it lower case? nm
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lower case letter L here
Subject: lower case letter L here
x
colchicine - but lower case....
Subject: colchicine - but lower case....
I'd lower case it, it's in midsentence.....
Subject: I'd lower case it, it's in midsentence.....
if you began the sentence with that, I'd probably initial cap all 3 but since it's midsentence I would not.
I used to type it lower case until MDs got on me.NM
Subject: I used to type it lower case until MDs got on me.NM
No caps, lower case
Subject: No caps, lower case
I always use lower case but have nothing to back that up.
Subject: I always use lower case but have nothing to back that up.
chlorambucil - lower case "c". nm
Subject: chlorambucil - lower case "c". nm
nm
lower case "c" (cholestyramine)
Subject: lower case "c" (cholestyramine)
And you are very welcome :-)
that would be lower case P, pentosan. Sorry
Subject: that would be lower case P, pentosan. Sorry
dopplered (lower case?) tks. nm
Subject: dopplered (lower case?) tks. nm
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Lower case if not accompanied by the
Subject: Lower case if not accompanied by the
species, or whatever it is called, i.e. enterococcus, but Enterococcus faecalis.
Thanks! I found it on Google as lower case. SM
:) I appreciate the help.
BOS II says a.m., AM, or q.a.m. are all fine, but prefer lower case for MT. nm
Subject: BOS II says a.m., AM, or q.a.m. are all fine, but prefer lower case for MT. nm
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genus w/o species always lower case
Subject: genus w/o species always lower case
BOS page 189. Lowercase genus names used in plural and and adjectival forms and when used in the vernacular, for example, when they stand alone without a species name.
aztreonam (lower case)(antibiotic) nm
Subject: aztreonam (lower case)(antibiotic) nm
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Lower case for burrito dressing.
Subject: Lower case for burrito dressing.
It is not a brand name; therefore, it would not be capitalized. It is a descriptive term for a type of dressing that is wrapped like a burrito.
still hallux and lower case is correct..nm
Subject: still hallux and lower case is correct..nm
Baby aspirin is not a brand name. Lower case.
Subject: Baby aspirin is not a brand name. Lower case.
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Upper or lower case: Social Security Disability...
Subject: Upper or lower case: Social Security Disability...
___ is a 50-year-old man who is referred by the ___ for the purpose of the Social Security Disability determination. Should I capitalize the first letters or type in lower case? Thanks!
i get the same thing here as I do in a google search. Some use all caps or all lower case.
Subject: i get the same thing here as I do in a google search. Some use all caps or all lower case.
I have always used lower case going by Stedman surgical equipment under scalpel, scissors and even u
Subject: I have always used lower case going by Stedman surgical equipment under scalpel, scissors and even under the name harmonic itself. Do not know why OB/GYN Stedman has it any different. (Anyone else?)
these would be lower case correct? orthopedic department of the medial school.
Subject: these would be lower case correct? orthopedic department of the medial school.
perhaps a trip to the orthopedic department at the medical school would help him find somebody that could advise him regarding this approach.
Hey, Jen, senna, it is a natural herb/substance for constipation, lower case ....nm
Subject: Hey, Jen, senna, it is a natural herb/substance for constipation, lower case ....nm
nm
peel-away (lower case) introducer per Dorland's Cardiology Word Book.
Subject: peel-away (lower case) introducer per Dorland's Cardiology Word Book.
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effectively is an adverb
Subject: effectively is an adverb
affect as a verb means to influence or change, and as a noun is an expressed or observed emotion or feeling
effect as a verb means to bring about or cause to happen, and as a noun means result
effectively describes how, in this case modifying the verb relate
Very true, the adverb/modifier explains if there is more than one, for example, decubitus ulcer, etc
Subject: Very true, the adverb/modifier explains if there is more than one, for example, decubitus ulcer, etc
nm
The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to
Subject: The lower convex curve in the lumbar spine was to the right, and the lower convex thoracic region to the left
Is how I would do it.
Followup when adjective..
Subject: Followup when adjective..
As in, "schedule a followup visit."
"Follow up" as in "The patient is to follow up with his primary care physician's office."
"Follow-up" is also sometimes used instead of "followup," but as far as I know hyphenation is becoming less and less preferred in almost all cases.
follow-up when an adjective.
Subject: follow-up when an adjective.
It is not profanity when used as an adjective
Subject: It is not profanity when used as an adjective
nm
mucousy--it's an adjective. nm
Subject: mucousy--it's an adjective. nm
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everyday - adjective
Subject: everyday - adjective
In the example you posted, I would use 2 words.
i.e. I do that every day. every day as 2 words = daily. everyday as 1 word = routine
If everyday is used as an adjective, it is one word.
see definition of everyday below
eve·ry·day (ĕv'rē-dā') pronunciation
adj.
1. Appropriate for ordinary days or routine occasions: a suit for everyday wear.
2. Commonplace; ordinary: everyday worries.
n.
The ordinary or routine day or occasion: “It was not an isolated, violent episode. It had become part of the everyday” (Sherry Turkle).
possibly as an adjective sm
Subject: possibly as an adjective sm
formed-to-liquid stool
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."
hypenate since it's being used as an adjective
Subject: hypenate since it's being used as an adjective
Sorry for my spelling, that's adjective.
Subject: Sorry for my spelling, that's adjective.
Yes, because the phrase acts as an adjective, sm
Subject: Yes, because the phrase acts as an adjective, sm
describing the word mom.
Rule of thumb: If the phrase is used a noun, as in, "The patient is well developed," there is no hyphen. However, if it is used as an adjective, as in, "The patient is a well-developed male," then it is hyphenated.
Hope this helps!
Callous is the adjective form,
Subject: Callous is the adjective form,
when used as a describing word this is how it should be spelled. Callus is the noun form.
decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm
Subject: decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm
such as, decubitus position, decubitus ulcer. The plural wof decubitus ulcer would be decubitus ulcers.
maybe using the word quartet as an adjective?
Subject: maybe using the word quartet as an adjective?
First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm
Subject: First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm
as in decubitus position, decubitus ulcer (which is what you are talking about). the definition of decubitus is "lying down". So decubitus ulcer means an ulcer from lying down in one position causing ischemia to the area.
Adjective form of sequela, maybe? sm
Subject: Adjective form of sequela, maybe? sm
My doc is dictating a follow up saying that "the s/l sequent area of pneumonia in the right lung has improved" Does that make sense to anyone? I know "sequent" is a word, but need to know if it makes sense in a medical context. I've never heard it. Thanks very much.
Thanks but it sounds like the doc is using this word as an adjective.
Subject: Thanks but it sounds like the doc is using this word as an adjective.
That is why I am questioning the pyodermous? in nature. Pyodermas in nature does not seem right to me. Still not sure. I will send for QA. Thanks again.
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