Webster's says pleural form is ...
Posted By: Not Sure on 2006-01-12
In Reply to: Apparati??? is this pleural for apparatus? - bilateral knee replacements
Subject: Webster's says pleural form is ...
apparatuses or apparatus. Have never seen a doc that didn't try to make up his own form of word from time to time either though...so if your account states strictly verbatim without the ability to correct grammar even when you know it's incorrect then I would type what he says.
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pleural form of compound nouns
Subject: pleural form of compound nouns
the pleural form of noun phrases is generally to pleuralize the first component and leave the second component singular, e.g. statues of liberty, bills of lading, and - extrapolating - globi pallidus... note, this is merely speculation.
I believe contrast media is the pleural form of a single agent contrast medium?
Subject: I believe contrast media is the pleural form of a single agent contrast medium?
Check your Webster's??? nm
Subject: Check your Webster's??? nm
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It may be a word in Webster's but
Subject: It may be a word in Webster's but
the BOS states we should use pus-like as 'pussy' (cringe) has more than 1 meaning. Pus-like sounds more professional.
Don't forget Webster's dictionary--sm
Subject: Don't forget Webster's dictionary--sm
you usually don't think to find "medical" words in Webster's but found the following--
Main Entry: in to·to
Pronunciation: in-'tO-(")tO
Function: adverb
Etymology: Latin, on the whole
: TOTALLY, ENTIRELY
Check Webster's Universal - it's in there
Subject: Check Webster's Universal - it's in there
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Link for Merriam-Webster's
Subject: Link for Merriam-Webster's
Here's the link for Merriam-Webster's:
http://www.m-w.com/
The Online Dictionary is free for now.
Typing "wretching" would have taken you to the correct word, "retching." Unfortunately, with all dictionaries, you need to know the basic word to look up the spelling.
Good luck!
not OP but in Webster's Dictionary since 1980
Subject: not OP but in Webster's Dictionary since 1980
In Webster's Dictionary since 1980 (as I know it and have one here), they have been putting non and re together with whatever comes after it....
nonexistent and reexcision for example.....
et cetera........
and so there should be no hyphen medically either but YOU ARE SO RIGHT, depends on who you work for #1, Client profile #2....and all QA personnel because some mark you correct and some mark you incorrect when you don't use a hyphen or use a hyphen in these cases.
My Webster's has it as a word, see link
Subject: My Webster's has it as a word, see link
for definition from googling, I hear it dictated quite often too
The plural is ductus per Webster's
Subject: The plural is ductus per Webster's
I use long-standing per my Webster's dictionary. NM
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Dorland's, Stedman's, Webster's--take your pick.
Subject: Dorland's, Stedman's, Webster's--take your pick.
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it's two words, your mtso is incorrect. Buy a Webster's dictionary
Subject: it's two words, your mtso is incorrect. Buy a Webster's dictionary
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no problem. if all else fails with stedman, grab webster
Subject: no problem. if all else fails with stedman, grab webster
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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
laid down. Layed is not a word in Merriam-Webster.
Subject: laid down. Layed is not a word in Merriam-Webster.
It is binging or bingeing, both ways in Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Subject: It is binging or bingeing, both ways in Merriam-Webster dictionary.
corticated is listed in Webster's Universal as an adjective. So, yes, it is a legitimate word.
Subject: corticated is listed in Webster's Universal as an adjective. So, yes, it is a legitimate word. nm
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Per Dorland's, Sloane, Merriam-Webster all neurapraxia; no neuropraxia found.
Subject: Per Dorland's, Sloane, Merriam-Webster all neurapraxia; no neuropraxia found.
or Pleural rub
Subject: or Pleural rub
in case he misplaced the lung finding under heart exam.
pleural?
Subject: pleural?
nm
Interesting...it is in mine but mine is older..can't argue with Webster though...nm
Subject: Interesting...it is in mine but mine is older..can't argue with Webster though...nm
Believe it's pleural peel. nm
Subject: Believe it's pleural peel. nm
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Pleural of decubitus?
Subject: Pleural of decubitus?
Pleural of decubitus? Is it decubiti?
TIA.
pleural of decubitus
Subject: pleural of decubitus
decubiti
Pleural is not plural--ack!
Subject: Pleural is not plural--ack!
"Pleural" - You have been transcribing too long. You mean "plural," n'est-ce-pas?
Axes is pleural.
Subject: Axes is pleural.
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telangiectasia or pleural of it. nm.
Subject: telangiectasia or pleural of it. nm.
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pleural of phalanx
Subject: pleural of phalanx
phalanges
pleural effusion
Subject: pleural effusion
I keep hearing laryn- with L beginning
what is pleural of kyphoplasty?
Subject: what is pleural of kyphoplasty?
kyphoplasties isn't passing a spell check.
pleural cupulas
Subject: pleural cupulas
Adnexa IS pleural - sm
Subject: Adnexa IS pleural - sm
Googled and found adnexa, and adnexae for pleural, but checked Dorland's Medical Dictionary and found adnexa = pleural.
That is why this site is so good. We learn something new every day.
there is a pleural tube and there
Subject: there is a pleural tube and there
is a Pleurx catheter.
Pleural effusion?
Subject: Pleural effusion?
PLEURAL ??????????????decubitus????????
Subject: PLEURAL ??????????????decubitus????????
This should be PLURAL !!!!
YOU CALL THIS WELL RESPECTED?
GIVE ME A BREAK !!
This is PLAIN BS AND YOU DON'T EVEN notice it !
OMG -MERCY ON YOU !
plural - not pleural
Subject: plural - not pleural
oops!
Pleural would be scrota
Subject: Pleural would be scrota
but could be a new "modified" word. ;-)
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.
Right-sided pleural effusion
Subject: Right-sided pleural effusion
Evidence of old TBC. I'm thinking he means tuberculosis. Is that right. Also under discharge medications he has Rifamate, Theo-Dur and it sounds like he's saying prinsom or primson and taper down over two weeks. Any ideas? Thanks a bunch.
Apparati??? is this pleural for apparatus?
Subject: Apparati??? is this pleural for apparatus?
Verbatim account, doctor clearly dictating apparati. Four hits in google for apparati. Is this even a word? Verbatim means type it anyway? hmmm decisions decisions.
(I need a vacation)
Help with singular/pleural wording please.. sm
Subject: Help with singular/pleural wording please.. sm
Which is correct? "There is a cerumen impaction bilaterally which is removed." OR "There are cerumen impactions bilaterally which are removed." TIA
sounds like something pleural for Kerlix
Subject: sounds like something pleural for Kerlix
Good afternoon. I have a word that sounds like "kerlicees." I think the doc is trying to say a word that is pleural for Kerlix. Does this sound familiar? How do I spell it? thanks!
FYI: Nevi is pleural of nevus.
Subject: FYI: Nevi is pleural of nevus.
  
Loculated pleural effusion......
Subject: Loculated pleural effusion......
pleural fluid which has been loculated or encysted between layers of visceral pleural within the fissures or between partially fused visceral and parietal layers adjacent to the chest wall, diaphragm or mediastinum.
never mind. i got it....pleural effusion..thanks anyways
Subject: never mind. i got it....pleural effusion..thanks anyways
Do I think of these phrases as pleural or singular? sm
Subject: Do I think of these phrases as pleural or singular? sm
For "small and large bowel" and for "lumbar and thoracic spine" do I think of it as pleural or singular? Would I type small and large bowel are or small and large bowel is? Lumbar and thoracic spine are or lumbar and thoracic spine is? It gets me every time!
pleural of neural foramina?
Subject: pleural of neural foramina?
is it neural foraminae?? this doc is saying, The Kerrison was used to open up the neural foraminas?? bilaterally.
Is vertebroplasties the right pleural of vertebroplasty
Subject: Is vertebroplasties the right pleural of vertebroplasty
malignant pleural effusion?
Subject: malignant pleural effusion?
maybe subtle rib metastases (pleural)
Subject: maybe subtle rib metastases (pleural)
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