principal as in main, major, important, etc.
Posted By: nm on 2008-12-02
In Reply to: principle readings? sm - tealight
Subject: principal as in main, major, important, etc.
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Actually, it's principal which means main or
Subject: Actually, it's principal which means main or
most significant (this is according to Miriam Webster dictionary). 
IMO as you have it is correct. The which clause is too important sm
Subject: IMO as you have it is correct. The which clause is too important sm
to the meaning of the sentence to set it off.
yep...but...shh...they think it makes them sound important ;) nm
Subject: yep...but...shh...they think it makes them sound important ;) nm
Sorry, the whole sentence IS important. Here it is. Do you still think levators?
Subject: Sorry, the whole sentence IS important. Here it is. Do you still think levators?
Discussed with her and also later with her athletic trainer that we will work on her myofascial-type release of the trapezius ___ s/l “luvaders”) to help with a little bit more curvature of the spine.
Thank you for all your help today!!
flag it - too important with allergies not to
Subject: flag it - too important with allergies not to
No...Major boo-boo
Subject: No...Major boo-boo
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LAATE BUT IMPORTANT; for Kendra, 'a' or 'an'
Subject: LAATE BUT IMPORTANT; for Kendra, 'a' or 'an'
In front of a vowel, 'an' is used.
These are the exceptions, when 'a' is used in front of a vowel:
When 'u' or 'e' as the first letter in the word makes a consonant sound, like 'y', use 'a' instead of 'an'. Example: a urinary infection, a US ship, a union, etc....a European,
When 'o' as the first letter makes a consonant sound, naemly 'w', use 'a' instead of 'an'. 'Example: a one-eyed man, etc....
Hope this helps, GL
Yep. A major "owie". !! nm
Subject: Yep. A major "owie". !! nm
teres major
Subject: teres major
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Common sense though is the most important prerequistite in my opinion.
Subject: Common sense though is the most important prerequistite in my opinion.
then comes intelligence. Then comes experience. In that order. LOL
Substantive: important, serious or related to real facts
Subject: Substantive: important, serious or related to real facts
major scar tissue? nm
Subject: major scar tissue? nm
ssd
Is there an S1?? major depressive disorder?
Subject: Is there an S1?? major depressive disorder?
I am an animal science major...
Subject: I am an animal science major...
and it is one word - dewlap.
I was an animal science major...
Subject: I was an animal science major...
and it is one word - dewlap.
herniations possibly - not sure about 30 though unless a major trauma
Subject: herniations possibly - not sure about 30 though unless a major trauma
it's principal
Subject: it's principal
I was going to say that principal can be used
Subject: I was going to say that principal can be used
in to ways, as an adjective and as a noun. If it is used as a noun, it means head, head teacher. If it is used as an adjective, it means main, most important, basic, key, foremost, fundamental, major, primary. Also, principle is not and will never be used as an adjective.
principal
Subject: principal
major surgery for closure of a ductive sarteriosis??? nm
Subject: major surgery for closure of a ductive sarteriosis??? nm
nm
Look it up. It is principal, not principle. sm
Subject: Look it up. It is principal, not principle. sm
Principal (in addition to the head of a school) is an adjective meaning chief or main. Principle is never an adjective. Don't take my word for it. Check a dictionary.
Principal/Principle
Subject: Principal/Principle
For a better indepth rendition of how to distinguish between principal/principle, check out the following link and try the two quizzes to test your knowledge: or go to and do a search for "principal" or "principle" (without the quotes).
Principal/Principle
Subject: Principal/Principle
For a better indepth rendition of how to distinguish between principal/principle, check out the following link and try the two quizzes to test your knowledge: http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1752/?letter=P&spage=12 or go to http://www.wordinfo.info and do a search for "principal" or "principle" (without the quotes).
Principal Diagnosis Always Always Always
Subject: Principal Diagnosis Always Always Always
Principal Diagnosis
It's true the principal is your "pal," that is to help you remember how to spell his title. But he is the princiPAL because he is the main or most important person on the school faculty, the principal staff member. Just like the PrinciPAL Diagnosis is the main, most important diagnosis. The little principal is your "pal" memory jogger is not meant to say that there are not other uses for principal.
There are a couple of correct responses in this thread and one has the definitions, so I won't repeat them.
This is a good reason to use a post-it note until you get it into your subconscious. I have plenty of post-its on my computer as well.
We are, after all, "word detectives."
Keep on asking, you can see we all need a little refresher now and then.
Principle/principal Diagnosis?
Subject: Principle/principal Diagnosis?
Research on google shows both? Which is correct for discharge diagnosis?
my national insists it is Principal....nm
Subject: my national insists it is Principal....nm
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the principal = pal mnemonic is supposed to help
Subject: the principal = pal mnemonic is supposed to help
nm
principal or principle diagnosis?
Which do you use in a report? ty
Try the main board. nm
Subject: Try the main board. nm
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s/l mean/main is: midline
Subject: s/l mean/main is: midline
midline
it really sounds like main
Subject: it really sounds like main
I found this:
tibiofemoral joint, the main joint in the knee
But I still don't know if I should just go with main.
Please see main board
Subject: Please see main board
Please see the post I just put on the main board. Our job all day is to police them for lab values, drug dosages, grammatical errors.
main stem?
Subject: main stem?
I don't know if that is possible. Are you sure you hear bruit? I would think that would be over the carotids. But I really don't know enough about it.
Yes, like the whole sentence and pt's main problem.
Subject: Yes, like the whole sentence and pt's main problem.
my main acct is verbatim,
Subject: my main acct is verbatim,
and we are told we can change sentence structure...however, whether i'm told that or not, i correct to proper English, including tenses, etc. Verbatim is never really absolutely verbatim, no matter what anyone says. You must use common sense. The bottom line is to be careful that you never change the intended meaning.
There is no main arterial aneurysm or
Subject: There is no main arterial aneurysm or
sounds like
silianeurysm or sitoism sato ism seen ???
Thanks for you time, comrades :)
50% osteal left main
Subject: 50% osteal left main
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s/l mean/main joint osteoarthritis
Subject: s/l mean/main joint osteoarthritis
X-rays show patellofemoral arthritis on the right and to a lesser degree s/l mean/main joint osteoarthritis, more on the medial side than the lateral side.
trapezius s/l main belly?
Subject: trapezius s/l main belly?
On exam, it does appear that the pain has shifted some from the lateral shoulder area up into the trapezius in the main belly. There is a trigger point right in the main belly that recreates almost all of her symptoms.
Try posting this on the Main Board...sm
Subject: Try posting this on the Main Board...sm
Hey, Mike. I do not use SmaType, so cannot help you, but you might get more views on the Main Board. Good luck.
main line of D5.45. See what I found. sm
Subject: main line of D5.45. See what I found. sm
Initial intravenous ( IV) bolus dosing of insulin followed by a ... Continuous IV glucose administration (in the form of an IVF change to D5. 45 or D5W) is started once the blood glucose level reaches 200–300 mg/dL. .... Table 2. Main Results ... protocols in line with national guidelines for management of the same. ...linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0736467908000425 - Similar pagesby N Goyal - 2008 - Related articles
D5. 45 NS, with or without potassium, is given as a maintenance fluid. .... intravenous line and up to 20 meq/h can be given through a central line. ...emergencymed.wordpress.com/2008/09/23/fluids-electrolytes-and-acid-base-disorders/ - 44k - Cached
There is no main arterial embolism or sido ism ???
Subject: There is no main arterial embolism or sido ism ???
dd
3-YO w/ seizures. Main drug is s/l sell-ba-tal.
Subject: 3-YO w/ seizures. Main drug is s/l sell-ba-tal.
any idea. I have been trying to document this drug everywhere. Thanks!!!
There is a post on the main page saying to email--sm
Subject: There is a post on the main page saying to email--sm
the admin. with problems. something was mentioned yesterday about people with AOL addresses. Perhaps that is the problem. just a thought. good luck to you.
i posted on main board to answer you nm
Subject: i posted on main board to answer you nm
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I forgot a 50% osteo left main
Subject: I forgot a 50% osteo left main
Thanks
You would probably get a better response posting this on the Main Board.
Subject: You would probably get a better response posting this on the Main Board.
http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
Subject: http://www.rxlist.com/script/main/hp.asp
Chiro/ortho - Main's test?
Subject: Chiro/ortho - Main's test?
From a chiropractor: "Kemp's orthopedic test within normal limits. Foraminal compression and (s/l) Main's orthopedic test within normal limits."
Thanks!
wrong board...try main, company, or VR boards.NM
Subject: wrong board...try main, company, or VR boards.NM
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You may get a quicker response if you posted on the main board. sm
Subject: You may get a quicker response if you posted on the main board. sm
The "word" for this board means terminology. :)
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