yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
Posted By: XanaX on 2008-09-09
In Reply to: Hyphenate? - LinK
Subject: yes, those are both compound adjectives (nm)
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PUNCTUATION - DERM - ADJECTIVES
Subject: PUNCTUATION - DERM - ADJECTIVES
These derm guys and their adjectives are putting me right over the top!!! Comma or no comma???
Physical examination reveals relatively severe diffuse facial dermatoheliosis
relatively severe, diffuse or relatively severe diffuse
But the OP didn't have that many adjectives in the series, sm
Subject: But the OP didn't have that many adjectives in the series, sm
so no comma is correct. The elderly patient is pleasant. Not pleasant and elderly.
Per AAMT says to hyphenate adjectives such as this
Subject: Per AAMT says to hyphenate adjectives such as this
Aren't AP, lateral, and oblique adjectives?
Subject: Aren't AP, lateral, and oblique adjectives?
Aren't "AP, lateral, and oblique" adjectives? If so, then "views" would be the inferred subject and would therefore make the verb plural.
compound modifier.....sm
Subject: compound modifier.....sm
Not all words that are placed in front of a noun are compound adjectives or compound modifier and need a hyphen.
This would be too easy!
You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
Subject: You hyphenate when it is a compound modifier sm
I know that MT50 says when it is an adjective and she is right, but I think it is better to give you the compound modifier rule instead.
You hyphenate before the noun in the sentence, but not after.
So...I used an 18-gauge needle.
But no hyphen after the noun...The needle I used was 18 gauge.
Well-preserved left ventricular function.
Left ventricular function was well preserved.
Well, gauge, appearing and there are others that you will frequently see as part of a compound modifiers, so that is a clue too for whether you are seeing one or not.
To be honest, hyphens do not actually change the meaning of the sentence, or at least very rarely do they change the meaning. It is just that right is right and we have to be right. Knowing how to use them properly makes you look good.
couldn't find compound but
Subject: couldn't find compound but
after reading the above discussion did find neural and the following statement in my office's edition of Stedman's Med Dict.
Avoid forming incorrect compounds, such as neuroformamina instead of n. foramina.
I've been doing it wrong all along. Thanks for helping me clear this up.
Since ipsi- means same, maybe is it just a compound word. nm
Subject: Since ipsi- means same, maybe is it just a compound word. nm
compound modifiers preceding the subject
Subject: compound modifiers preceding the subject
When the following phrase is dictated:
"He is a well nourished appearing patient,"
What is the most appropriate transcript format? With, or without hyphens? One of our staff Doc.s keeps dictating this phrase and we are stumped. Of course, this one phrase does not appear to be in BOS!
Thanks for your help!
pleural form of compound nouns
Subject: pleural form of compound nouns
the pleural form of noun phrases is generally to pleuralize the first component and leave the second component singular, e.g. statues of liberty, bills of lading, and - extrapolating - globi pallidus... note, this is merely speculation.
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!
only hyphenate when used as a compound modified, like beta-blocker therapy, but if
Subject: only hyphenate when used as a compound modified, like beta-blocker therapy, but if
xx
could it be a compound solution using both Oxy and Stanford Mouthwash combined, e.g. "Oxy-Stanfor
Subject: could it be a compound solution using both Oxy and Stanford Mouthwash combined, e.g. "Oxy-Stanford Mouthwash?... nm
Compound modifiers (small to moderate amount vs. small-to-moderate amount...sm
Subject: Compound modifiers (small to moderate amount vs. small-to-moderate amount...sm
I'm stumped and probably should really know this, but can anyone tell me why small to moderate amount is not hyphenated? Why it does not meet the criteria for a compound modifier?
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