The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
Posted By: no diverticuli, either. nm PT on 2007-11-11
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It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti
Subject: It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti
pleural of decubitus is decubitus in Dorlands Medical Dictionary. I have always been typing decubiti
Subject: pleural of decubitus is decubitus in Dorlands Medical Dictionary. I have always been typing decubiti as the pleural. Oops. nm
Dorland's says the plural of decubitus stays as decubitus. nm
Subject: Dorland's says the plural of decubitus stays as decubitus. nm
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It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.
Subject: It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.
LIKE THE DOCTORS SAY.
The OP said.....'Docs will inevitably dictate this as decubiti..'
And this is RIGHT!
All doctors, not only one!
I believe more what the doctors say who studied a decade, than the BOS of the AAMT with changes every year.
WHAT IS THE PLURAL OF DECUBITUS?
ACCORDING TO YOU ALSO
DECUBITUS ?
Don't make me laugh!
no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
Subject: no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
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plural forms of bronchitis or otitis
Subject: plural forms of bronchitis or otitis
If a pt has had multiple dx of bronchitis or otitis, how are these words shown in their plural form? Thanks.
Thank you for the appreciation, decubiti is plural according to Merriam-Webster
Subject: Thank you for the appreciation, decubiti is plural according to Merriam-Webster
well, singular not plural...fibrate..nm
Subject: well, singular not plural...fibrate..nm
naris (singular), nares (plural).
Subject: naris (singular), nares (plural).
"cc" is both singular and plural form
Subject: "cc" is both singular and plural form
you don't need to add an 's' to "cc" It's "1 cc" and "10 cc" for example. :D
diverticulum since it is singular, diverticula if plural. nm
Subject: diverticulum since it is singular, diverticula if plural. nm
Bruit is singular, and bruits is plural.
Subject: Bruit is singular, and bruits is plural.
One "l" sequelae (plural) sequela (singular)
Subject: One "l" sequelae (plural) sequela (singular)
diagnosis is singular, diagnoses is plural.
Subject: diagnosis is singular, diagnoses is plural.
You mean plural, eh? Go to www.onelook.com, type in decubitus, then click on the Dorland's link
Subject: You mean plural, eh? Go to www.onelook.com, type in decubitus, then click on the Dorland's link
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Plural or singular? "switch off Celexa because of torsade de pointes that (was/were) causing fal
Subject: Plural or singular? "switch off Celexa because of torsade de pointes that (was/were) causing falls"
data is singular. datum is plural. data is -- nm
Subject: data is singular. datum is plural. data is -- nm
um...datum is singular; data is plural. but yes, data is...sm =)
Subject: um...datum is singular; data is plural. but yes, data is...sm =)
great question! when data is used as an "entity" as in your example, then "data is" even though grammatically it "should" be "datum is"....
great/funny article here; http://www.johntcullen.com/sharpwriter/content/data_is.htm
there are several words like that...
datum/data
bacterium/bacteria
medium/media
opus/opera
The plural is ulcers. Decubitus ulcers.
Subject: The plural is ulcers. Decubitus ulcers.
It's the noun that gets the S. If the docs fail to dictate the noun, I still put it in there because it sounds like doc slang without it.
2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
Subject: 2 years' time because years is plural. One year's time because it is singular, only one year.
decubiti?
Subject: decubiti?
Is this a word? Spell check doesn't have it. What would be the pleural of decubitus ulcer? Thanks for any help.
decubiti
Subject: decubiti
this is a direct quote from mtstars "sound Alikes Search:" Decubitus vs Decubiti - VLC Forums
Decubiti is the plural of decubitus, therefore either way is acceptable when
there are more than one. It certainly looks and reads better as multiple ...
Decubiti ulcers
Subject: Decubiti ulcers
I would use decubiti only if being used alone. When used with ulcers I would use the singular and type decubitus ulcers.
decubiti (bed sores, etc.)
Subject: decubiti (bed sores, etc.)
No such word as decubiti.
Subject: No such word as decubiti.
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s/l "cyclo" decubiti
Subject: s/l "cyclo" decubiti
s/l cyclodecubiti. I'm sure of the decubiti part but can't quite make out the first part...
that was what I thought but when she kept dictating it decubiti
Subject: that was what I thought but when she kept dictating it decubiti
I thought maybe I was wrong. Needed a real second opinion - from other than MD. Thanks
skin shows no s/l decubiti? NM tia
Subject: skin shows no s/l decubiti? NM tia
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for Cyndee: decubiti...........scroll down
Subject: for Cyndee: decubiti...........scroll down
Decubiti/Pressure Ulceration
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- Discussion:
- sacral, ischial, trochanteric, and heel ulcerations are most common;
- preventative measures:
- turning the patient ever 5 min q 2 hrs of relief may prevent pressure ulceration;
- a shift of weight in the wheelchair is required every 15 minutes;
- air flow matress;
- if neurologic deficit is present or if significant spine instability exists, rotating bed will help protect spine & decrease pulmonary and skin complications
prior to surgical stabilization;
- doughnut cushions should not be used, because they decrease blood flow to the area resting in the center of the donut;
Decubiti - definition of Decubiti in the Medical dictionary - by ...Decubiti explanation. Information about Decubiti in Free online English dictionary. What is Decubiti? Meaning of Decubiti medical term.
medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Decubiti
that would be "plural" forms...nm
Subject: that would be "plural" forms...nm
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Avalox comes in various forms (sm)
Subject: Avalox comes in various forms (sm)
Avalox
Injection 400mg, 400mg/250ml
Solution 0.5%
Solution/drops 0.5%
Tablet 400mg
What are the combining forms?
Subject: What are the combining forms?
I can't find anything even when I separate it out like the OP said. I would like to learn what this word means if somebody could help me out. Should it be xanth with an h instead of just xant? Even trying that, I am still stuck.
correct forms
Subject: correct forms
Staph aureus (notice Staph is capitalized; a period is not necessary)
postop (no period)
When you have a 2-word bacteria name, the first word is capitalized generally. The second word is generally not capitalized.
A Stedman's manual for Infectious Disease words is quite useful for these words.
Klebsiella
Staphylococcus
Streptococcus
Escherichia coli
I could go on... But I won't because I'm tired and the Canadian is helping me feel no pain... ;)
Cheers!
s/l 'kee-sler' cream..for decubiti..TIA - nm
Subject: s/l 'kee-sler' cream..for decubiti..TIA - nm
wrong - they ALL dictate decubiti...no such word
Subject: wrong - they ALL dictate decubiti...no such word
Otherwise, the remainder of the forms were completed
Subject: Otherwise, the remainder of the forms were completed
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RE: Otherwise, the remainder of the forms were completed
Subject: RE: Otherwise, the remainder of the forms were completed
Yes.
use of bilateral with pleural forms
Subject: use of bilateral with pleural forms
That's always ben a puzzle to me too, but I think that either way might be acceptable. The qualifying adjective (bilateral) suggests an "augmentation" was performed on both sides, and more often than not, MDs will dictate singular nouns following bilateral. Sometimes, though, if it sounds strange, I will use the pleural, i.e., one of my docs says "bilateral lower extremity" which I change to extremities. Would be interested in further input or if AAMT has a directive on this.
I'm finding this in all forms, too, but I think it's a brand name.
Subject: I'm finding this in all forms, too, but I think it's a brand name.
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Hmm..just found Octocaine on a search. Comes in different forms. nm
Subject: Hmm..just found Octocaine on a search. Comes in different forms. nm
s
quick, fill-in-the-blank forms used by
Subject: quick, fill-in-the-blank forms used by
ER doctors that serve as documentation of a visit. Dictation is not mandatory and billing can be scored off the information written on the sheet. Don't know the formal name as I only heard it referred to by that name at one Trauma Level I hospital.
EMG study moni uniwave forms?
Subject: EMG study moni uniwave forms?
EMG study revealed normal extertional activity, absence of abnormal spontaneous activity, normal moni uniwave forms.??? First time doing EMG. I was doing okay up until this point.
Eponymic forms per AAMT-dropping the 's
Subject: Eponymic forms per AAMT-dropping the 's
AAMT says to drop the possessive form with eponymic terms such as Down syndrome, Tinel sign, Lachman sign, etc. However, when used without "test" or "sign," do you add an 's. i.e. "He has a negative Tinel's," or should it be "He has a negative Tinel." Another one is Speed sign. It sounds wierd to put "He has a negative Speed." Thanks so much!!
Fluid on top of a container forms a meniscus
Subject: Fluid on top of a container forms a meniscus
due to surface tension and adhesive properties of water. It is a slight concavity of the top of the fluid collection.
I would combine it and give the doc what they're saying. Combining forms is done often enough. nm
Subject: I would combine it and give the doc what they're saying. Combining forms is done often enough. nm
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Wow! Thank you so much for the quick and helpful answers. p.s. Can it be fungal forms?
Subject: Wow! Thank you so much for the quick and helpful answers. p.s. Can it be fungal forms?
As long as combining forms make sense,
Subject: As long as combining forms make sense,
you can combine just about anything.
bedsore..
Subject: bedsore..
and also Stedman's.
It is correct Latin grammar
decubitus, pl. decubiti
In medical language
decubitus ulcer, pl. decubitus ulcerS
I always use combined forms ie. posterolateral, but would depend on your account i suppose. nm
Subject: I always use combined forms ie. posterolateral, but would depend on your account i suppose. nm
Dictates, we are working on (s/l) "preos" forms since the patient cannot afford Cymbalta. nm
Subject: Dictates, we are working on (s/l) "preos" forms since the patient cannot afford Cymbalta. nm
decubitus, maybe
Subject: decubitus, maybe
nm
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