neuro short for neurology...not used as a combining form in this case. nm
Posted By: Smiley on 2006-02-21
In Reply to: neuro consult, neuroconsult, or neural consult? - CM
Subject: neuro short for neurology...not used as a combining form in this case. nm
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sorry, forgot combining form sacrosciatic. nm
Subject: sorry, forgot combining form sacrosciatic. nm
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Some terms don't have a clear combining form.
Subject: Some terms don't have a clear combining form.
What I do is type it as proximal-lateral. If the doc clearly says proximolateral, I would feel safe in typing it that way.
juxta- (juxta-) [L. juxta near, close by] a combining form meaning situated near or adjoining. nm
Subject: juxta- (juxta-) [L. juxta near, close by] a combining form meaning situated near or adjoining. nm
AAMT BOS Second Ed says, "The expanded form, prothrombin time, is preferable, but if the short..s
Subject: AAMT BOS Second Ed says, "The expanded form, prothrombin time, is preferable, but if the short..sm
"The expanded form, prothrombin time, is preferable, but if the short form is used it should be written as two words: pro time."
It is upper case for stain, lower case
Subject: It is upper case for stain, lower case
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Guessing, nitro short for nitrofurantoin, and proph short for prophylaxis?.....nm
Subject: Guessing, nitro short for nitrofurantoin, and proph short for prophylaxis?.....nm
nm
S/l he may be combining...here's what QLDB has...
Subject: S/l he may be combining...here's what QLDB has...
oxycodone --
Synonyms
dihydrohydroxycodeinone
oxycodone hydrochloride
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.
I always hyphenate when combining would put two of the same vowels together sm
Subject: I always hyphenate when combining would put two of the same vowels together sm
Like re-enter or re-emphasize. Or extra-axial. Or intra-abdominal.
In another other case, if the meaning is clear and it is not confusing, I do not hyphenate. Most clients seem to prefer minimal hyphenation.
JMHO
He is just combining the 2 drugs. I type
Subject: He is just combining the 2 drugs. I type
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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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As long as combining forms make sense,
Subject: As long as combining forms make sense,
you can combine just about anything.
Could be be saying negative Ober and O'Brien sign, just combining the two? nm
Subject: Could be be saying negative Ober and O'Brien sign, just combining the two? nm
Neurology
Subject: Neurology
I don't hear fibro at all. I don't think it could be lipoma since it's not mentioned anywhere else in the records. Thanks for your help.
Neurology
Subject: Neurology
Upon further research, I found that a lipoma could be found on routine CT or MRI without having any symptoms. So lipoma it is. Thanks very much. (On careful listening again, he's pronouncing it lapalma)
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Subject: Neurology
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Subject: Neurology
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Subject: Neurology help
____ right PCA and absent hypoplastic right A1 segment. (Sounds like "fetal").
Finger flexors, ______, and pincher grasp. (Sounds like lumbar curls).
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Subject: Neurology
This is in the history section referring to MRI results
"there is a patchy focus of "MARROW" signal alteration that has developed at the T7 level, which is essentially "OF ANTI COLY" morphology to a stable "MARROW" signal abnormality at T9."
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thank you: Liza
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Subject: Neurology
S/L "rapid oneal axonal neuropathy" Is this a phrase?
An EMG exam has been done in her lower extremities on 05/11/07, and this shows a wasting or "rapid oneal axonal neuropathy ".
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Neurology help please
Subject: Neurology help please
Good morning...doc is dictating consultation and states
Cervical spine x-rays have been obtained, which revealed no evidence of cervical rib. Documentation did reveal findings of diffuse degenerative disease in the cervical spine with pronounced osteophytic growth in the s/l angioportions of C4-C7.
Is angioportions correct? I cannot find good documentation.
Neurology help please
Subject: Neurology help please
Recommendations were to obtain brain and cervical spine MRI for the possible of central s/l de mon ing disorder.
Any ideas? Appreciate the help!
neurology
Subject: neurology
could it be "brisk reflexes" in......
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Subject: Neurology H&P
s/l ("blanchers") are down going bilaterally. hoping someone can help withthe s/l. thank you
EXTREMITIES: Strength is 5/5, normal motor strength in lower extremities including proximally and distally. Tone is normal. No cogwheeling. Deep tendon reflexes are equal. ("blanchers") are down going bilaterally. Coordination is slow but intact from finger to nose, bilaterally. She has no pronator drift; however, her left arm bobs quite a lot on out-stretched hands. Sensation is decreased on the right, especially on the new foot and hands, as well. Romberg is not even testable because she cannot stand straight with her eyes open much less closed.
neurology term
Subject: neurology term
Sounds like "probellar" tap is positive. It is definitely not cerebellar.
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Subject: Neurology syndrome
 s/l "top of the basilar syndrome" re some kind of stroke
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Subject: Neurology test - help!
"suggesting Poltz perceptual features" ???
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Subject: neurology questions
In the neurologic part of the physical exam: "Cranial nerves II-XII are grossly intact, with the exception that she does have a [s/l sarcotic/psychotic pursuit] as well as a decreased left [s/l seven central], which is mild."
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Subject: Neurology Term
Is dictator referring to seizures? If so, might he be saying absence seizures. Some pronounce this term ab-sons' (emphasize on second syllable).
Neurology--EMG term
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Well, it is neurology with a chief
Subject: Well, it is neurology with a chief
complaint of unsteadiness of gait. she has a lot of problems, but he says "past medical history: Medical Illnesses: FBS 110. Would you think that would fall under medical illnesses? I'm pretty sure that is what he is saying, though
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Subject: Neurology word help
diagnsoed with lissencephaly and/or s/l paclegira
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Subject: Neurology question
Patient has occipital nerve pain.
The discomfort is retroorbital and bilateral, and he describes it as a constant ache.
I can't seem to find this word anywhere. Does anyone know how this is typed? TIA.
To MT50 below (neurology) see msg below
Subject: To MT50 below (neurology) see msg below
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Subject: neurology term
s/l ditonal reflexes are intact.
Any idea? Thanks
Neurology question sm
Subject: Neurology question sm
HPI: Workup included a noncontrast CAT scan of the brain which demonstrated generalized atrophy with S/L: EX-VAC-YOU-EL enlargement of all of the ventricles.
Diagnosed with memory disturbance and dementia.
Thanks!
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Subject: Neurology question
ex vacuo - hydrocephalus which causes dementia
Neurology word help
Subject: Neurology word help
weakness of the s/l interocities and another that s/l neurosities.
Thanks for your help.
neurology tanding gait
Subject: neurology tanding gait
Hello: The statement reads
She does have difficulty in [s/l “tanding”] gait.
Could it be standing gait? Is standing a gait? Any ideas? Thank you in advance
Covering for a neurology account
Subject: Covering for a neurology account
This is a neurology account. The patient is in to see the doc for abnormality of gait. The following is in mental status:
He is not able to spell WORLD backwards, but spells it “DRLOW”. Normal repetition. S/L: WRITERS TEST 3/3; 0/3 recall. Moderate impairment of his memory.
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Subject: Neurology word help re extremities
Neurology -
s/l briskly localizes in all four extremities (or maybe I am missing something between briskly and localizes, or maybe it's brisk ___ localizes in all four extremities. Thanks
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Homans sign if neurology report?
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Per Stedman's Neurology - doll's eye maneuver.
Subject: Per Stedman's Neurology - doll's eye maneuver.
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use as one word per Sted neurology and dictionary.com
Subject: use as one word per Sted neurology and dictionary.com
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Neurology term s/l pryman D score. TIA!
Subject: Neurology term s/l pryman D score. TIA!
Celexa? That is an antidepressant, which fits with the neurology scenario nm
Subject: Celexa? That is an antidepressant, which fits with the neurology scenario nm
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Stedman has clinical seizure listed in Neurology 3
Subject: Stedman has clinical seizure listed in Neurology 3
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