huh?  non-ST MI (MI is the noun) or
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follow-up is okay for noun but usual for noun...nm 
Subject: follow-up is okay for noun but usual for noun...nm 
 
  
	 
	
thanks, I think it is being used as a noun 
Subject: thanks, I think it is being used as a noun 
  in this case, so will use followup.  On this particular account, they don't like follow up hyphenated, so we have to use followup or follow up.  Sometimes at the end of the day this gets very confusing to me and I can't think anymore.  Thanks for your help!
	 
	
huh?  Man is the noun.... 
Subject: huh?  Man is the noun.... 
 
  
	 
	
No, it's not a proper noun or name. 
Subject: No, it's not a proper noun or name. 
 
  
	 
	
it depends...is it before or after the noun? sm 
Subject: it depends...is it before or after the noun? sm 
  It could be "a 2-3-mm lesion," or "The lesion was 2-3 mm in size." Generally, cardinal numbers plus unit-of-measurement adjectives are hyphenated before the noun.
	 
	
hyphens before noun and not after...sm 
Subject: hyphens before noun and not after...sm 
  I think, "A chip-in-the-tip camera was used..." is correct, but I would type "A camera with a chip in the tip was used...." if dictated that way...so it depends on how they say it...hope that helps. 
	 
	
It really depends on whether the noun being 
Subject: It really depends on whether the noun being 
  follows: 
 
Austin-Moore-type prosthesis 
prosthese is an Austin-Moore type
	 
	
Effect (noun) 
Subject: Effect (noun) 
  
	 
	
verb/noun 
Subject: verb/noun 
  Follow up = verb 
Followup = noun. 
CK Book of style.
	 
	
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. 
 
d. 
 
	 
	
Regardless of noun and verbs.. 
Subject: Regardless of noun and verbs.. 
  Affect/Affective/Affectively is used where no physical activity involved. 
 
Effect/Effective/Effectively is used where some physical activity has taken place. 
 
-> The psychotherapy was affective. (No physical outcome) 
 
-> The drug was effective (Physical outcome). 
 
	 
	
If mucus is the noun and  
Subject: If mucus is the noun and  
  mucous is the adjective, then it has to be 
 
mucous plugging 
and 
mucous impaction 
 
Right?
	 
	
THIS MUST BE HYPHENATED, AS IT IS USED AS A NOUN..nm 
Subject: THIS MUST BE HYPHENATED, AS IT IS USED AS A NOUN..nm 
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collective noun 
Subject: collective noun 
  More info for you in addition to what I posted below--for this type of situation, units of measure are considered collective nouns.  
 
I have to run but if you look that up under a grammar site, it will show you why the correct answer is WAS. You did not post the entire sentence, but I am assuming it was just that 1 med. 
	 
	
Hyphenate both if they precede a noun.  No if they don't.  nm 
Subject: Hyphenate both if they precede a noun.  No if they don't.  nm 
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I never hyphenate after the verb or noun.... 
Subject: I never hyphenate after the verb or noun.... 
 
 The patient has a well-healed hematoma.  
The patient's hematoma is well healed.  
The patient is a well-developed, well-nourished, well-appearing  female in no acute distress.  
The patient is female, well developed, well nourished, and well appearing, in no acute distress.  
This is just my way, but I have seen MT work where they hyphenate no matter where it fits in the sentence, and I think that is wrong.    
	 
	
if no noun after appearing, then do not hyphen 
Subject: if no noun after appearing, then do not hyphen 
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I agree but she doesn't say if there is a noun after or not.  nm 
Subject: I agree but she doesn't say if there is a noun after or not.  nm 
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but, your sample does not show a noun, so... 
Subject: but, your sample does not show a noun, so... 
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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.
	 
	
oops. that's noun & adjecdtive above. NM 
Subject: oops. that's noun & adjecdtive above. NM 
  
	 
	
Yes - Capitalized.  It is a proper noun. nm. 
Subject: Yes - Capitalized.  It is a proper noun. nm. 
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hyphen only when year old is followed by a noun 
Subject: hyphen only when year old is followed by a noun 
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Incorrect, the 14-year-old by itself isi the noun. 
Subject: Incorrect, the 14-year-old by itself isi the noun. 
  x
	 
	
Followup is noun; follow up is  
Subject: Followup is noun; follow up is  
  xxxxxxx
	 
	
When a multiple-word modifier follows the noun, sm 
Subject: When a multiple-word modifier follows the noun, sm 
  it is not hyphenated.  When it precedes the noun, hyphenate.  
	 
	
Followup when a noun, follow up when a verb, and 
Subject: Followup when a noun, follow up when a verb, and 
  
	 
	
urticaric? as in itchy?  noun is urticaria.  nm 
Subject: urticaric? as in itchy?  noun is urticaria.  nm 
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Follow up is a verb.  Followup is a noun. 
Subject: Follow up is a verb.  Followup is a noun. 
  A followup is suggested in one week.   
 
He is going to follow up with his primary care physician. 
 
Yes, there is a difference.  If QA is so-called nagging about it, it's probably important. 
 
Please learn from your experience.  Good feedback is worth quite a bit! 
	 
	
gullain-beret - Proper noun ? sp 
Subject: gullain-beret - Proper noun ? sp 
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If both sets of words modify the same noun, sm 
Subject: If both sets of words modify the same noun, sm 
  then, yes, they would be hyphenated.   
 
Example, 
 
He wore a tight-fitting short-sleeved shirt.   
 
 
	 
	
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.
	 
	
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. 
	 
	
mucus is a noun and mucous is an adjective  nm 
Subject: mucus is a noun and mucous is an adjective  nm 
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ulna is noun, ulnar is adjective 
Subject: ulna is noun, ulnar is adjective 
  
	 
	
followup is a noun, follow up is a verb 
Subject: followup is a noun, follow up is a verb 
  
	 
	
Affect is a verb, effect is a noun   nm 
Subject: Affect is a verb, effect is a noun   nm 
   
	 
	
Mucus is a noun, mucous is the adjective.  
Subject: Mucus is a noun, mucous is the adjective.  
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Effect is also a verb--to bring about.  Affect is also a noun as 
Subject: Effect is also a verb--to bring about.  Affect is also a noun as 
  you indicate in "bright affect."   
 
	 
	
It's similar to mucus/mucous.  ous is an adjective, us the noun, sm 
Subject: It's similar to mucus/mucous.  ous is an adjective, us the noun, sm 
  So you would have callous tissue as callous is the adjective modifying tissue. 
 
	 
	
curet = noun; curetted or curetting would be action 
Subject: curet = noun; curetted or curetting would be action 
 
  
	 
	
Mucus is the noun, mucous is the adjective.  That's how I remember.  Just like in your example... 
Subject: Mucus is the noun, mucous is the adjective.  That's how I remember.  Just like in your example... 
  mucous cyst - cyst containing mucus.
	 
	
callus is a noun, callous is an adjective...that's what I was taught. nm 
Subject: callus is a noun, callous is an adjective...that's what I was taught. nm 
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followup = noun % adj./follow up = verb per BOS and most companies. NM 
Subject: followup = noun % adj./follow up = verb per BOS and most companies. NM 
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affect (verb); effect (noun); so, effectively. 
Subject: affect (verb); effect (noun); so, effectively. 
  nm
	 
	
here for followup (noun); patient should follow up (verb) 
Subject: here for followup (noun); patient should follow up (verb) 
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Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm 
Subject: Also when used as a compound modifier describing a noun or pronoun, it is follow-up - sm 
  For example, follow-up MRI or follow-up examination.  I hope this helps you!
	 
	
One is Latin (mucous) which is the adjective and one is French (mucus) which is a noun. 
Subject: One is Latin (mucous) which is the adjective and one is French (mucus) which is a noun.  
  Since this is descriptive of the retention cyst, it would then, in my opinion, be mucous (adjective)
	 
	
Per AAMT BOS In awkward constructions, such as when the noun following the eponym is omitted, the po 
Subject: Per AAMT BOS In awkward constructions, such as when the noun following the eponym is omitted, the possessive form becomes preferred. So I would say Tinel's. As far as Speed, I type a verbatim account so if "sign" is not said, it is not transcribed. 
  
	 
	
mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun) 
Subject: mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun) 
  nm
	 
	
Teardrop is correct, mucus = noun, mucous = adjective 
Subject: Teardrop is correct, mucus = noun, mucous = adjective 
  
	 
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