The spellchecker likes it . . .
Posted By: (sm) on 2006-08-11
In Reply to: drug s/l combed - IA MT
Subject: The spellchecker likes it . . .
because combed is a word . . . don't know about the drug name though.
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my stedman's spellchecker likes it !
Subject: my stedman's spellchecker likes it !
Spellchecker
Subject: Spellchecker
Never rely on your spellchecker.
Your sound likes are probably
Subject: Your sound likes are probably
Need sound likes.
Subject: Need sound likes.
x
I have that same argument with my spellchecker.
Subject: I have that same argument with my spellchecker.
Couldn't document it in my reference books, only got 800 hits on Google. However, the doctor said it and QA changed it back to brachioplexus from brachial plexus, so I added it to the spellchecker dictionary. It's another one of those undocumentable words that are becoming commonly used.
Spellchecker suggested either way and ...
Subject: Spellchecker suggested either way and ...
Stedman's GI/GU book said protooncogene. I thought I made the best choice! but you sound like you know more about it than I do!! Thanks!
thanks so much, thats what i thought, its just not in my spellchecker...
Subject: thanks so much, thats what i thought, its just not in my spellchecker...
thanks again.
Sylvan spellchecker?
Subject: Sylvan spellchecker?
Moderator, please move if necessary - wasn't sure where to post this.
Does anyone use Sylvan? Pros - cons? TIA!
are you using a medical spellchecker?--sm
Subject: are you using a medical spellchecker?--sm
I have Stedman's medical spellchecker installed and it will automatically cap the ones that are brand names and leave uncapped the generic ones. Very rarely do I have to check on line to see.
clear-cut, okay per spellchecker. mn
Subject: clear-cut, okay per spellchecker. mn
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clear-cut, okay per spellchecker. mn
Subject: clear-cut, okay per spellchecker. mn
2
Thanks for trying. This is one of those docs that likes to make up his own.
Subject: Thanks for trying. This is one of those docs that likes to make up his own.
I know there are malleable stays or retractors, but it gets flagged. Hopefully, the next time he will learn to enunciate (wishful thinking LOL).
transdermal? (any "sound likes"?)
Subject: transdermal? (any "sound likes"?)
which Stedman's..?? spellcheck likes either
Subject: which Stedman's..?? spellcheck likes either
Is it me or my spellchecker. It doesn't like lymphedema.
Subject: Is it me or my spellchecker. It doesn't like lymphedema.
BOS likes to make up their own thing just to be superior and..
Subject: BOS likes to make up their own thing just to be superior and..
I refuse to do EVERY SINGLE THING by BOS.
My QA likes KCl if specific poss chloride is not
Subject: My QA likes KCl if specific poss chloride is not
x
dysequilibrium or disequilibrium? SPELLCHECKER accepts both
Subject: dysequilibrium or disequilibrium? SPELLCHECKER accepts both
adjuvant - try buying Stedman spellchecker to help
Subject: adjuvant - try buying Stedman spellchecker to help
x
That's what I found in Stedman's spellchecker and google
Subject: That's what I found in Stedman's spellchecker and google
jail or gaol
Noun
a prison
Verb
to confine in prison [Old French jaiole cage]
gaoling
A place for the confinement of persons in lawful detention, especially persons awaiting trial under local jurisdiction.
gelding
To castrate
gilding
to goldplate
Is this kind of a joke?
I used over read though because my spellchecker was marking it as misspelled. SM
Subject: I used over read though because my spellchecker was marking it as misspelled. SM
Thanks for all the input. It is helpful to get opinions from other MTs with more experience. I really love coming here for advice and trying to give some if I can.
BOS II likes 7th and 8th, but if account lets you, writing out gives more characters. nm
Subject: BOS II likes 7th and 8th, but if account lets you, writing out gives more characters. nm
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Definitely "sk" and not "tw". Doc likes to make up words but also very particular, so w
Subject: Definitely "sk" and not "tw". Doc likes to make up words but also very particular, so wanted a
second opinion. Thanks so much guys.
Got a dx? All the sounds-likes I find are the wrong dose. nm
Subject: Got a dx? All the sounds-likes I find are the wrong dose. nm
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Thanks for the info my company likes FABER...QA giged me on it the other way.
Subject: Thanks for the info my company likes FABER...QA giged me on it the other way.
Sometimes this job is so draining. People have no idea how stressful it is. I had less stress as a cop...
Could be Combivent, Combivir, etc. Blank it. Speller likes "combed" as in 'you combed your
Subject: Could be Combivent, Combivir, etc. Blank it. Speller likes "combed" as in 'you combed your hair."
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