Symbol meaning
Posted By: jen on 2008-07-18
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Subject: Symbol meaning
Does anyone know what the division symbol, the dot line dot, like on calculators means in medical symbols? I cannot for the life of me remember if it's divide or something else! TIA
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Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
Subject: Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
than a centimeter.
Need symbol for V (dot) O2..sm
Subject: Need symbol for V (dot) O2..sm
Does anyone know where I can copy/download the symbol for "V (dot) O2" with the dot above the V?
Thanks
I use (-) symbol.
Subject: I use (-) symbol.
should you put a degree symbol...
Subject: should you put a degree symbol...
when transcribing temperatures? i.e., temperature was 100 (degree symbol?)
or write out the word, degrees?
TIA
I have my own accounts and they want the symbol.
Subject: I have my own accounts and they want the symbol.
They could care less what BOS has to say.
degree symbol
Subject: degree symbol
I use Word and I have no idea how to get the degree symbol. Does anyone know how to do that?
You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
Subject: You can go to Insert, symbol to do it the
long way around and then make your own macro to automatically do it. However, most platforms will not accept anything other than basic symbols. Best bet is to just spell it out.
Chemical symbol
Subject: Chemical symbol
Actually none of the above. KCl is the chemical symbol or abbreviation for potassium chloride, K for potassium and Cl for Chlorine (or chloride ion) as seen on the Periodic Table. Kay Ciel is one of many brand name of potassium chloride.
That should be Ƌ.1'...don't know where that weird symbol came from...nm
Subject: That should be Ƌ.1'...don't know where that weird symbol came from...nm
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what in the world is that symbol? Should be 0 nm
Subject: what in the world is that symbol? Should be 0 nm
x
Per AAMT BOS 2 don't use "u" symbol
Subject: Per AAMT BOS 2 don't use "u" symbol
for "micro" measurements because it can be misread. It is on their list of Dangerous Abbreviations. Recommends "mcg" (unless client instructions specify other).
Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
Subject: Should not use symbol degree in orthopedics
IF this has to do with fertility, then use the numerical symbol Ŕ" (zero) nm
Subject: IF this has to do with fertility, then use the numerical symbol Ŕ" (zero) nm
just 'fiber'? what's the symbol after it in your post?
Subject: just 'fiber'? what's the symbol after it in your post?
It looks like you have a symbol or some character that didn't convert in your post right after 'fiber'
Or are you just asking if 'fiber' can be on a med list?
Again depends on account; don't think MQ ever uses the symbol. nm
Subject: Again depends on account; don't think MQ ever uses the symbol. nm
nm.
The division symbol on a calculator is: /
Subject: The division symbol on a calculator is: /
Ag - chemical symbol for silver
Subject: Ag - chemical symbol for silver
Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Subject: Symbol for degrees, in physical therapy "E"
Does anyone know how to type symbol for degrees in physical therapy: pt can straight leg raise 50E (degrees) inb MSWord
Thanks
What the?? That should be 3M 1000 Steri-Drape (don't know what the symbol is)(nm)
Subject: What the?? That should be 3M 1000 Steri-Drape (don't know what the symbol is)(nm)
x
Thanks! My memory is faulty and I thought it was for the symbol itself.
Subject: Thanks! My memory is faulty and I thought it was for the symbol itself.
It would just be "ug" - u stands for the symbol for the Greek letter mu, but (sm)
Subject: It would just be "ug" - u stands for the symbol for the Greek letter mu, but (sm)
I don't think that is commonly used anymore.
Most computer programs do not "like" the symbol. As a rule always type it out unless the clien
Subject: Most computer programs do not "like" the symbol. As a rule always type it out unless the client states otherwise.
Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
Subject: Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
maybe (adv); meaning......
Subject: maybe (adv); meaning......
perhaps, possibly, or uncertainty.......may (n) be (v) used this way means might. However, when used either way, they both mean might. In so far as deciding which one to use, I would look at the context of the sentence and use the grammatically correct one. Hope I didn't confuse you even more.
he could be saying that meaning...sm
Subject: he could be saying that meaning...sm
a heart attack that would leave him in a vegetative state. If it's pretty clear, that's probably what he's saying.
My guess is that is what she's meaning to
Subject: My guess is that is what she's meaning to
say, but it isn't coming out that way! lol. Guess I'll give them a call. Thanks for your help!
Could uvu be meaning uveal?
Subject: Could uvu be meaning uveal?
It would have to be accompanied by something else though...i.e. extruded uveal hemorrhage or preventing uveal extrusion.
although essentially same meaning
Subject: although essentially same meaning
as binaural - there is biaural
sub meaning subscript
Subject: sub meaning subscript
Put the A and immediately follow it with an S in subscript (your word processing program should have that feature...in Word it's under Format>Font)
"stat" meaning right away? nm
Subject: "stat" meaning right away? nm
may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
Subject: may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
saying cryo as abbreviation for cryotherapy, cryosurgery, then hyfrecation stands as its own word. . just a possibility.
floridly meaning obviously?
Subject: floridly meaning obviously?
florid means ornate or showy, so floridly meaning obviously or abundantly.
My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
Subject: My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
-- a jolt or shaking. Might be what the doctor is saying. nm
see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
Subject: see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
as I'm not sure what type of operation it is...but did find this
Stryker now provides collagen conduits for short nerve gap repairs, NeuroMatrix* and Neuroflex*.
NeuroMatrix/Neuroflex is a resorbable, semi-permeable, collagen tubular matrix designed to create a conduit for axon growth across a nerve gap. The NeuroMatrix and Neuroflex conduits are appropriate for nerve injuries where the gap is 2.5cm or less.
*NeuroMatrix and Neuroflex are Manufactured by Collagen Matrix, Inc
Supra meaning above--------->
Subject: Supra meaning above--------->
Supramammary
Type: Term
Pronunciation: sū′pră-mam′ă-rē
Definitions:
1. Above the mammary gland.
IGMO meaning....
Subject: IGMO meaning....
I transcribe on an account that uses this abbreviation frequently. It is an order set for diabeties and stands for "Insulin Glucose Management Orders"
looking for meaning of dulap...see example
Subject: looking for meaning of dulap...see example
doctor says: The patient points out to me her dulap on her arm....(doctor spells it, so I know the spelling is correct)
cannot find the definition of this word?? TIA
Yes it is barrage meaning many
Subject: Yes it is barrage meaning many
Probably is vacillating--meaning she
Subject: Probably is vacillating--meaning she
is going back and forth, is not clear about this.
...meaning this post - I'm sure they think it's a
Subject: ...meaning this post - I'm sure they think it's a
ridiculous suggestion - can't wait to see what they have to say about me!
whonamedit.com get meaning by clicking name.
Subject: whonamedit.com get meaning by clicking name.
t was probably named by somebody here is a list. Find one and want to know what is it, just click the name. ?? Maybe number 4.
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