or cryptorchism, both are valid words & mean the same thing

Posted By: almost 40 on 2007-06-08
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Subject: or cryptorchism, both are valid words & mean the same thing

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Ever hear of cryptotorquism? - stumped
- cryptorchidism - darlin
- cryptorchidism - almost 40
  - cryptorchism - smh
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cryptorchism
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yes - it actually is a valid med
Subject: yes - it actually is a valid med

Is this a valid word? sm
Subject: Is this a valid word? sm

Just had a doc use the word "averbal", meaning not speaking. I could not verify this word anywhere. Found reference in archives here and someone said to Google "averbal definition", which I did. Could not find any reference to this word. Should I leave it as dictated, or change it to "nonverbal"? TIA!

Nasolaryngoscope is valid, so...
Subject: Nasolaryngoscope is valid, so...

Thanks for your reply. I understand what you're saying, but I'm confused as to why this was marked as an incorrect term when there is an instrument called a nasolaryngoscope (Stedman's Med & Surg Equip Words) and the procedure was examination of the larynx via a scope entering through the nose.

yes, effusions is a valid word
Subject: yes, effusions is a valid word

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pulmonary arthralgias...valid phrase?
Subject: pulmonary arthralgias...valid phrase?

Is ranted a valid surgical term
Subject: Is ranted a valid surgical term

The wound was then measured and a rotational flap was designed with the base anteriorly (s/l ranted) and the tip was measured to extend to be able to reach the upper extent of the defect.

Is microtoscopy a valid word, used in ear surgery. nm
Subject: Is microtoscopy a valid word, used in ear surgery. nm

Is this valid?: Facial droop resolve?
Subject: Is this valid?: Facial droop resolve?

I thought it was a valid question - these things can
Subject: I thought it was a valid question - these things can

be confusing - and going on the internet to try to sort it out can make it even MORE confusing sometimes - many different entries and hard to know which to trust - you seem to have such a negative attitude! Why do you choose to "help" on this board if it's so frustrating to you?

There are a number of valid google references to physoperitoneum.
Subject: There are a number of valid google references to physoperitoneum.

No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book
Subject: No links but the Stedman's GI & GU Words is great, and you'll need a Pathology/Lab Words book or

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onelook.com, Tessier's Surgical Words, and Sted's Ortho and Rehab Words. Great stuff! nm
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Sure thing...

Only thing I can think of is (sm)
Subject: Only thing I can think of is (sm)

thalassemia. Listen for that and see what you come up with.

yep, there is such a thing. sm
Subject: yep, there is such a thing. sm

can google.com and enter your word or phrase and up come articles - info.

Charcot's pseudoarthropathy of the knee treated by means of a ...
[Charcot's pseudoarthropathy of the knee treated by means of a total prosthesis (a
complication of intra-articular glucocorticoids)] [Article in Spanish] ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve& db=PubMed&list_uids=4458000&dopt=Abstract - Similar pages

[PDF] REPORT to the SUPREME COUNCIL OF ANTIQUITIES on the 2000/2001 ...
File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
The pseudoarthropathy is eburnated (polished). indicating considerable use after
the fracture. The flat pattern of wear suggests her gait was ...
www.arts.monash.edu.au/archaeology/ excavations/dakhleh/dakhleh-report-2000-2001.pdf - Similar pages

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Is there such a thing as a lab
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one more thing......sm
Subject: one more thing......sm

I never put post before bilateral - I put postsurgery, postinflammatory, postmastectomy, postprostatectomy, but I never put postbilateral - that just looks incorrect, to me........just my take.....

The only thing I can see it could be
Subject: The only thing I can see it could be

would be vera, as in color -- measuring it by rubra vera.

one more thing
Subject: one more thing

Forgot to mention this is listed under past surgical history.

Is there such a thing as a
Subject: Is there such a thing as a

I asked this on another board, s/l pla-say gaze,and someone said plessy gaze, but I cannot find it in any of my books, so wondered if this is correct? No one else answered when I asked about it later. Thank you.

the only thing I can think of
Subject: the only thing I can think of

is the doc is saying something like "reductase" (inhibitor) maybe?? can you hear anything before the "regis rice" part?

Is there such a thing as a .....
Subject: Is there such a thing as a .....

MacGyver or McGyver retractor? I have heard this several times, but I can't find it. The current report is "s/l Macgyver was used for oral exposure." TIA!

Is there such thing as a bio 7? The Dr. says
Subject: Is there such thing as a bio 7? The Dr. says

CBC, s/l bio 7 and UA are within normal limits. I have heard of a chem-7, but bio 7? Are these the same thing, and if so, how do I type bio 7? Thanks!

the only thing I could think would be that
Subject: the only thing I could think would be that

the doc is leaving off the second ideation to be understand that it exists.

suicidal ideation/homicidal (intented ideation)

But still, I'm not entirely sure that is what he intends. Do you absolutely need to expand it or can you send it through as you hear it and flag it for clarification?

sure thing! is that what was being said nm
Subject: sure thing! is that what was being said nm

there is such thing as.....see msg
Subject: there is such thing as.....see msg

superior capital artery and lateral capital artery, so superficial capital artery might be right.

That's the only thing I
Subject: That's the only thing I

know of too, but it does not sound like that is what he is saying! Thought maybe there was something else

Thanks - only thing I could think of. nm
Subject: Thanks - only thing I could think of. nm

nm

Yes, there is a such thing
Subject: Yes, there is a such thing

as a seeker needle. Sometimes they will say a finder needle too.