peri is a prefix meaning around or about
Posted By: mt2 on 2009-02-04
In Reply to: is "perifacetal" edema a real word? NM THANKS! - jennifer
Subject: peri is a prefix meaning around or about
so if it fits your sentence, yes it is a word.
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Prefix - re
Can someone help me with the general "re-" prefix rule? I tend to always hyphenate RE in front of all words, but, I don't think that is always right. If there is a website someone can point me to, it would be appreciated. TX
which prefix to use
Subject: which prefix to use
The prefix en means within. The prefix in means into or not. Hope this helps.
Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
Subject: Probably meaning subcentimeter, meaning smaller sm
than a centimeter.
pan is a prefix and does not stand alone
Subject: pan is a prefix and does not stand alone
pandiverticulitis
BOS 2 says re as a prefix does not need a hyphen...sm
Subject: BOS 2 says re as a prefix does not need a hyphen...sm
However I must say that I use my judgement. A lot of times it improves clarity by using the hyphen. In this case, I think I would do re-dose.
trans is prefix that is used denoting across, through, beyond; etc. nm
Subject: trans is prefix that is used denoting across, through, beyond; etc. nm
It is one word, "trans" is a prefix.
Subject: It is one word, "trans" is a prefix.
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A Prefix total knee system. sm
Subject: A Prefix total knee system. sm
Prefix total knee is produced in more than one model so that the surgeon can for example choose the model according
Medical prefix/suffix website posted recently
Subject: Medical prefix/suffix website posted recently
Whoever posted it, could you re-post it? There must be some error in what was posted before because I cannot get it to link up to any site. Thanks!
Peri-Loc I think. nm
Subject: Peri-Loc I think. nm
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peri-o-colap-sis
Subject: peri-o-colap-sis
Under past medical history, he states significant for **peri-o-colap-sis** abscess
This is the only sentence I have to figure this out. Thanks for any help!
Peri-menses maybe?
Subject: Peri-menses maybe?
She could be saying peri instead of para.
try peri colovesical
Subject: try peri colovesical
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No, she's very clear, peri...thx tho. nm
Subject: No, she's very clear, peri...thx tho. nm
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para - around; peri - beside or new NM
Subject: para - around; peri - beside or new NM
para vs. peri
Subject: para vs. peri
Para = alongside. I think of the 2 letter a's running alongside the r.
Peri = around - think of the perimeter of something.
HTH.
para -: peri-
Subject: para -: peri-
para-:
prefix meaning: two like parts; near, beside, beyond, opposite.
peri-:
prefix meaning: around, about
para vs. peri- sm
Subject: para vs. peri- sm
paratesticular hydrocele or peritesticular hydrocele
it sounds mostly like 'para', but I thought I'd cover my bases and check.
peri?...see note
Subject: peri?...see note
peri- means : Around, about or near. So peritesticular would be my guess.
para- means: A departure from the normal.
peri ischemia?
Subject: peri ischemia?
It sounds like the doctor is saying "coronary artery disease with an apical myocardial infarction and some mild peri ischemia in that area. I have not heard of peri ischemia before- has anyone run across this term?
Para and peri can be used with just about any word. I'd
Subject: Para and peri can be used with just about any word. I'd
s
I have always typed peri bottle. SM
Subject: I have always typed peri bottle. SM
Some brands specify Peri-Bottle, but I use the generic peri bottle, or I suppose peri-bottle. Just a squirt bottle for cleaning/soothing the perineum etc.
I am not sure now if I even 'heard' ulnar peri
Subject: I am not sure now if I even 'heard' ulnar peri
I think it's the other way around - peri- around; para- alongside. nm
Subject: I think it's the other way around - peri- around; para- alongside. nm
nm
para versus peri
Subject: para versus peri
Anyone know a way to remember these two prefixes? Ex. - paravertebral versus perivertebral, pararenal versus perirenal? They sound alike and I need some help!!!
Thanks.
it does list polytendinobursitis but the doc said peri for sure
Subject: it does list polytendinobursitis but the doc said peri for sure
para versus peri definitions
Subject: para versus peri definitions
para- (para-) [Gr. para to, at, or from the side of] 1. a prefix meaning (a) beside, near, (b) resembling, (c) accessory to, (d) beyond, (e) apart from, (f) abnormal. 2. symbol p-; in organic chemistry, a prefix indicating a 1,4-substituted benzene ring, e.g., p-xylene (1,4-dimethylbenzene) or p-nitrophenol (4-nitrophenol).
peri- (peri-) [Gr. peri around] a prefix meaning near or around
I found several references under peri-nevus
Subject: I found several references under peri-nevus
peri-bottle (for perineal flushing)
Subject: peri-bottle (for perineal flushing)
I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common
Subject: I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common
and there are a lot more "hits" for paratesticular from reputable sites than peri. JMO FWIW
Have heard of *peri-infarct ischemia"
Subject: Have heard of *peri-infarct ischemia"
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Is peri-renal bile correct?
Subject: Is peri-renal bile correct?
Dictation sounds like: Upon entering the bile duct, peri-renal bile was drained.
correct; peri--surrounding, around.....para--close to, near
Subject: correct; peri--surrounding, around.....para--close to, near
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Colovesical fistula exists, and peri- and para- are prefixes for just about
Subject: Colovesical fistula exists, and peri- and para- are prefixes for just about
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pan- is a prefix, so it is part of the word, not a separate word
Subject: pan- is a prefix, so it is part of the word, not a separate word
basic grammar here
Yep, Keeping the area clean with a peri-bottle (a hand-held squirt bottle) can be soothing and help
Subject: Yep, Keeping the area clean with a peri-bottle (a hand-held squirt bottle) can be soothing and help prevent infection.
short for perineal
Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
Subject: Yes, it probably is at that. Especially since I look up the meaning. Thank you!
maybe (adv); meaning......
Subject: maybe (adv); meaning......
perhaps, possibly, or uncertainty.......may (n) be (v) used this way means might. However, when used either way, they both mean might. In so far as deciding which one to use, I would look at the context of the sentence and use the grammatically correct one. Hope I didn't confuse you even more.
he could be saying that meaning...sm
Subject: he could be saying that meaning...sm
a heart attack that would leave him in a vegetative state. If it's pretty clear, that's probably what he's saying.
My guess is that is what she's meaning to
Subject: My guess is that is what she's meaning to
say, but it isn't coming out that way! lol. Guess I'll give them a call. Thanks for your help!
Could uvu be meaning uveal?
Subject: Could uvu be meaning uveal?
It would have to be accompanied by something else though...i.e. extruded uveal hemorrhage or preventing uveal extrusion.
although essentially same meaning
Subject: although essentially same meaning
as binaural - there is biaural
sub meaning subscript
Subject: sub meaning subscript
Put the A and immediately follow it with an S in subscript (your word processing program should have that feature...in Word it's under Format>Font)
"stat" meaning right away? nm
Subject: "stat" meaning right away? nm
may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
Subject: may be meaning it as 2 words? i.e.
saying cryo as abbreviation for cryotherapy, cryosurgery, then hyfrecation stands as its own word. . just a possibility.
floridly meaning obviously?
Subject: floridly meaning obviously?
florid means ornate or showy, so floridly meaning obviously or abundantly.
My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
Subject: My Sted's has jar as meaning sm
-- a jolt or shaking. Might be what the doctor is saying. nm
see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
Subject: see message...not sure if this is what you are meaning
as I'm not sure what type of operation it is...but did find this
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Symbol meaning
Subject: Symbol meaning
Does anyone know what the division symbol, the dot line dot, like on calculators means in medical symbols? I cannot for the life of me remember if it's divide or something else! TIA
Supra meaning above--------->
Subject: Supra meaning above--------->
Supramammary
Type: Term
Pronunciation: sū′pră-mam′ă-rē
Definitions:
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IGMO meaning....
Subject: IGMO meaning....
I transcribe on an account that uses this abbreviation frequently. It is an order set for diabeties and stands for "Insulin Glucose Management Orders"
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