decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm
Posted By: oldtimer on 2007-11-11
In Reply to: decubiti? - mt
Subject: decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm
such as, decubitus position, decubitus ulcer. The plural wof decubitus ulcer would be decubitus ulcers.
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First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm
Subject: First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm
as in decubitus position, decubitus ulcer (which is what you are talking about). the definition of decubitus is "lying down". So decubitus ulcer means an ulcer from lying down in one position causing ischemia to the area.
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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Does CA stand for carcinoma or cancer or can it stand for both? TIA!
Subject: Does CA stand for carcinoma or cancer or can it stand for both? TIA!
decubitus, maybe
Subject: decubitus, maybe
nm
Decubitus
Subject: Decubitus
According to the CNA who accompanied her she also has several stage 2 sacral s/l decubitae and a history of normocytic anemia.
TIA!!!
? decubitus
Subject: ? decubitus
No it's not. Seems like it should be, but it is not. Always decubitus. nm
Subject: No it's not. Seems like it should be, but it is not. Always decubitus. nm
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Decubitus
Subject: Decubitus
The plural of decubitus is not decubiti. Being a fourth declension Latin word ending in 'us,' decubitus is both singular and plural.
Decubitus
Subject: Decubitus
I have looked in my Stedman's Medical Dictionary and the plural of decubitus is in fact decubitus not decubiti as I also thought.
S/L Tegrasore for decubitus? TIA NM
Subject: S/L Tegrasore for decubitus? TIA NM
Pleural of decubitus?
Subject: Pleural of decubitus?
Pleural of decubitus? Is it decubiti?
TIA.
pleural of decubitus
Subject: pleural of decubitus
decubiti
Decubitus ulcer
Subject: Decubitus ulcer
Howdy,
I'm stuck on an ointment for decubitus ulcers, sounds like bethane ointment?
Thanks!
decubitus ulcer
Subject: decubitus ulcer
Just a guess, but can you hear Bacitracin ointment?
You are correct, always decubitus
Subject: You are correct, always decubitus
decubitus view
Subject: decubitus view
hope this helps ya!
decubitus ulcer
Subject: decubitus ulcer
My dear ESL speaker s/l he is saying "Patient was hospitalized with a DIE-CUBA-TUS ulcer and she is now on VIE-KIN therapy."
Anything similar to a decubitus ulcer? And what kind of therapy?
Have been searching and searching to no avail.
Thanks to anyone who can help. Wish I had a prize to offer. 
decubitus view
Subject: decubitus view
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!
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 !
decubitus is not a noun
Subject: decubitus is not a noun
it's an adjective. So it doesn't have a plural form.
In terms of pleural vs plural, it's easy for an MT to make this mistake. Like, the abdominal snowman...It's an occupational hazard.
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Probably sacral decubitus ulcer.
Subject: Probably sacral decubitus ulcer.
Followup when adjective..
Subject: Followup when adjective..
As in, "schedule a followup visit."
"Follow up" as in "The patient is to follow up with his primary care physician's office."
"Follow-up" is also sometimes used instead of "followup," but as far as I know hyphenation is becoming less and less preferred in almost all cases.
follow-up when an adjective.
Subject: follow-up when an adjective.
It is not profanity when used as an adjective
Subject: It is not profanity when used as an adjective
nm
mucousy--it's an adjective. nm
Subject: mucousy--it's an adjective. nm
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everyday - adjective
Subject: everyday - adjective
In the example you posted, I would use 2 words.
i.e. I do that every day. every day as 2 words = daily. everyday as 1 word = routine
If everyday is used as an adjective, it is one word.
see definition of everyday below
eve·ry·day (ĕv'rē-dā') pronunciation
adj.
1. Appropriate for ordinary days or routine occasions: a suit for everyday wear.
2. Commonplace; ordinary: everyday worries.
n.
The ordinary or routine day or occasion: “It was not an isolated, violent episode. It had become part of the everyday” (Sherry Turkle).
possibly as an adjective sm
Subject: possibly as an adjective sm
formed-to-liquid stool
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."
hypenate since it's being used as an adjective
Subject: hypenate since it's being used as an adjective
Sorry for my spelling, that's adjective.
Subject: Sorry for my spelling, that's adjective.
nothing sounds right today - is it decubitus ulcers or
Subject: nothing sounds right today - is it decubitus ulcers or
decubiti ulcers. I know pleural is decubiti but when used as adjective is that right?
Decubitus ulcers would be the proper way to state it but sm
Subject: Decubitus ulcers would be the proper way to state it but sm
Stedman's says just "decubitus" is acceptable.
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- The position of the patient in bed; e.g., dorsal decubitus, lateral decubitus. See: decubitus film
- Sometimes used in referring to a
[decubitus ulcer].
[L. decumbo, to lie down]
Hoo Boy, Could it be cytokine therapy for decubitus ulcers? nm
Subject: Hoo Boy, Could it be cytokine therapy for decubitus ulcers? nm
nm
decubitus ulcer/ vacuum therapy
Subject: decubitus ulcer/ vacuum therapy
Looks like my QA wins the prize.
decubitus ulcer vacuum therapy
My ESL speaker's version sounded like DIE-CUBA-TUSS and VY-COM therapy
Donut ya luv dem ESL dox? 
Yes, because the phrase acts as an adjective, sm
Subject: Yes, because the phrase acts as an adjective, sm
describing the word mom.
Rule of thumb: If the phrase is used a noun, as in, "The patient is well developed," there is no hyphen. However, if it is used as an adjective, as in, "The patient is a well-developed male," then it is hyphenated.
Hope this helps!
Callous is the adjective form,
Subject: Callous is the adjective form,
when used as a describing word this is how it should be spelled. Callus is the noun form.
maybe using the word quartet as an adjective?
Subject: maybe using the word quartet as an adjective?
Adjective form of sequela, maybe? sm
Subject: Adjective form of sequela, maybe? sm
My doc is dictating a follow up saying that "the s/l sequent area of pneumonia in the right lung has improved" Does that make sense to anyone? I know "sequent" is a word, but need to know if it makes sense in a medical context. I've never heard it. Thanks very much.
Thanks but it sounds like the doc is using this word as an adjective.
Subject: Thanks but it sounds like the doc is using this word as an adjective.
That is why I am questioning the pyodermous? in nature. Pyodermas in nature does not seem right to me. Still not sure. I will send for QA. Thanks again.
chondromalacic - using the word as an adjective
Subject: chondromalacic - using the word as an adjective
from chondromalacia
Really?? I must really be out of the loop. I through that in this case (adjective),
Subject: Really?? I must really be out of the loop. I through that in this case (adjective),
it would be 2-cm ??
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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The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
Subject: The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
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http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/decubitus
Subject: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/decubitus
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Possibly decubitus? Patient position on table. n/t
Subject: Possibly decubitus? Patient position on table. n/t
Answered this on other board. It's calculous because it's an adjective. nm
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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.
This is in BOS II on page 93, adverb with participle or adjective. nm
Subject: This is in BOS II on page 93, adverb with participle or adjective. nm
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noun versus adjective .. see inside
Subject: noun versus adjective .. see inside
mucus = noun
mucous = adjective
Mucus is stuff that is secreted by the mucous membranes.
For example: Bronchoscopy revealed thick mucus. We used suction irrigation to lavage out 2 or 3 large mucous plugs from the left bronchial tree.
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