Mucous is the structure, mucus is the goo. :-) (nm)
Posted By: clhmt on 2007-01-09
In Reply to: Pet Peeve Mucus vs. Mucous - LG
Subject: Mucous is the structure, mucus is the goo. :-) (nm)
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is it mucus or mucous from the eye? thank you
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!
mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous
Mucus is the noun form.
She coughed up mucus.
Mucous is the adjective form. (mucous lake)
mucous membrane
The mucous discharge is of concern.
Coombs test - no apos.
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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Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous
I had a doc tell me when I first starting transcribing years ago that MUCUS is the noun (Dorlands calls it the 'free slime of the mucous membrane ) and mucous is the adjective (Dorlands again - pertaining or relating to mucus.
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 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?
Thank you in advance.
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.
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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It's similar to mucus/mucous. ous is an adjective, us the noun, sm
Subject: It's similar to mucus/mucous. ous is an adjective, us the noun, sm
So you would have callous tissue as callous is the adjective modifying tissue.
Mucus is the noun, mucous is the adjective. That's how I remember. Just like in your example...
Subject: Mucus is the noun, mucous is the adjective. That's how I remember. Just like in your example...
mucous cyst - cyst containing mucus.
In Stedman's it's mucus plug and mucous plugging.nm
Subject: In Stedman's it's mucus plug and mucous plugging.nm
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funny...we just got a tip on this..which said to use mucus in that case and mucous membranes for the
Subject: funny...we just got a tip on this..which said to use mucus in that case and mucous membranes for the other. NM
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One is Latin (mucous) which is the adjective and one is French (mucus) which is a noun.
Subject: One is Latin (mucous) which is the adjective and one is French (mucus) which is a noun.
Since this is descriptive of the retention cyst, it would then, in my opinion, be mucous (adjective)
Understand, just stating mucus for vagina, mucous for lung
Subject: Understand, just stating mucus for vagina, mucous for lung
Teardrop is correct, mucus = noun, mucous = adjective
Subject: Teardrop is correct, mucus = noun, mucous = adjective
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.
mucus plugging or mucous plugging
Subject: mucus plugging or mucous plugging
I'm typing a bronchoscopy report and have always typed mucus plugging, but looking back at old reports I see that some people have it as mucous plugging. Just want to correct myself if I am doing it wrong.
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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cordlike structure? nm
Subject: cordlike structure? nm
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structure question
Subject: structure question
Would you place the hyphens in this sentence?
She will require a new valve in the not-too-distant future.
Thanks for your opinions!
sentence structure help
Subject: sentence structure help
He does not check his blood sugar ,and he admits that he has not been dieting or exercising quote unquote he is simply too busy.
Any opinions on how to transcribe this one. Not a verbatim account.
Maybe this way?....dieting or exercising saying, "I am simply too busy."
sentence structure
Subject: sentence structure
I would type it dieting or exercising; "he is simply too busy."
sentence structure
Subject: sentence structure
X-rays showed a left femoral neck fracture and a fracture of the distal left radius comminuted minimally displaced (so) she had an old s/l heal wrist fracture and had scars from previous Austin Moore prosthesis.
Maybe I'm not hearing the word (so) and these should be two separate sentences. The s/l heal I'm thinking should be healed?
Thanks.
help with sentence structure please sm
Subject: help with sentence structure please sm
It should also be noted that studies have confirmed that controlled blood pressure without the use of a thiazide does not resolve it ---is? or as? well of a reduction ---- of the long-term adverse reactions unless there is a thiazide included in the treatment. The aera I have marked with --- is where I need help. Might have some little word/words wrong here. Sounds like doc has raspy voice while dictating!
Depends on the sentence structure
Subject: Depends on the sentence structure
I would do bed-bound, as in the bed-bound patient.
adnexal structure tenderness? nm
Subject: adnexal structure tenderness? nm
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chiropractic sentence structure help
Subject: chiropractic sentence structure help
We did perform low-force manipulation to the transition area of the thoracic spine for segmental fixation rotation T5 for rotation left.
I am not familar with chirpractic and am not sure of this sentence.
Anybody??
Thanks
Need help wtih sentence structure.
Subject: Need help wtih sentence structure.
Examination, evaluation, debridement of mycotic nail 1-5 bilateral feet. Nail plate débrided nailbed as tolerated by patient.
I am questioning the last part of the sentence and need help with punctuation there. Does the word debrided go with nail plate or nailbed as tolerated by patient?
Senteces structure/parenthesis
Subject: Senteces structure/parenthesis
Dictator states: The patient was uncooperative during treatment (she left abruptly during the exam).
Do I capitalize the 's' on the word 'she' or is it correct as typed? I am confused because the info in parenthesis is a complete sentence.
angiography help- pasystic structure?
Subject: angiography help- pasystic structure?
cerebral angiography revealed anterior displacement of the opercular branches of the middle cerebral artery due to "pa-cyst-ic" structure.
what is this pacystic word?
maybe pericystic or paracystic structure?
Subject: maybe pericystic or paracystic structure?
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A sentence structure question....sm
Subject: A sentence structure question....sm
Just need clarification, please. Which is correct?
a) The left foot and ankle IS warm (one unit), or
b) The left foot and ankle ARE warm (separate units).
Stupid question, I know, but after hearing it both ways for so long, I am now officially confused. 
Looking for anatomical structure in the throat. sm
Subject: Looking for anatomical structure in the throat. sm
In the physical exam doc says:
LARYNX AND PHARYNX: Reveals normal adenoids, COIN-I-AYE, pharyngeal walls, piriforms, epiglottis, folds, true cords and mobility.
structure in the posts leaves me confused...sm
Subject: structure in the posts leaves me confused...sm
don't know what exactly you want.
but yes there are bloody bowel movements....and occult bleeding would be bleeding from somewhere, and in your case for your question would be the bowel...hemoccult-negative stool test would be no blood in the bowels.
Dunno what it is you want though....
Can you change sentence structure to maybe repeat CT scan?
Subject: Can you change sentence structure to maybe repeat CT scan?
false: any suspensory ligament that is a peritoneal fold and not of true ligamentous structure.
Subject: false: any suspensory ligament that is a peritoneal fold and not of true ligamentous structure.
mucous
Subject: mucous
Mucous is the correct adjective form. Don't add y. Mucousy and mucusy are not words found in any dictionary.
mucous plug
Subject: mucous plug
stedman's has mucous plug
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."
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.
dame of mucous membranes?
Subject: dame of mucous membranes?
Dr. says: The sclerae and conjunctivae are unremarkable. TMs are unremarkable. The nose shows a mild degree of hyperemia at the (s/l dame) of the mucous membranes. The patient’s oropharynx shows no significant pathology. Mucous membranes are moist.
What is dame? Could not find this word anywhere. Any help 
mucus
Subject: mucus
mucous refers to the membrane
mucus for me
Subject: mucus for me
Confuses me too unless it is cleary a noun. For me in this instance it seems to be a noun since it is telling you what is being retained in the cyst.
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