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Actually, it's principal which means main or

Posted By: Wannie on 2006-11-07
In Reply to: principle--sm - nn

Subject: Actually, it's principal which means main or

most significant (this is according to Miriam Webster dictionary).


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principal as in main, major, important, etc.
Subject: principal as in main, major, important, etc.

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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


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
Better ask your QA. Some "verbatim" means "not really verbatim," some means "strictl
Subject: Better ask your QA. Some "verbatim" means "not really verbatim," some means "strictly verbatim." nm

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Para means near. Parathoracic means near the thoracic muscles. nm
Subject: Para means near. Parathoracic means near the thoracic muscles. nm

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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


  • Journal of Emergency Medicine : Utility of initial bolus insulin ...


    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. ...
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  • Fluids, Electrolytes, and Acid-Base Disorders « Emergency Medicine


    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

    x
    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. :)
    Poop. I already posted response on Main page.
    Subject: Poop. I already posted response on Main page.

    but it got moved to here and lost what I had typed, copied from the book.  See page 6 of BOS second edition.  It says you don't type it out when accompanied by the numbers.
    I just looked at the main site. This is fabulous. It can help my kids tremendously as well. You ar
    Subject: I just looked at the main site. This is fabulous. It can help my kids tremendously as well. You are the best! nm

    !
    You might try posting this on the Main Board for greater coverage of people to help.
    Subject: You might try posting this on the Main Board for greater coverage of people to help.


    Can you question your QA as to why or maybe put a post on this main board or if you work for Medquis
    Subject: Can you question your QA as to why or maybe put a post on this main board or if you work for Medquist on their board to see if QA can explain what is the preference.


    You might try posting this on Main Board to get a broader amount of people that use the same program
    Subject: You might try posting this on Main Board to get a broader amount of people that use the same program. Sorry I don't.


    Principal problem or principle problem??? TIA
    Subject: Principal problem or principle problem??? TIA


    you should post this on the Main Board - this is word help board NM
    Subject: you should post this on the Main Board - this is word help board NM

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    wrong board.....try main board or company board
    Subject: wrong board.....try main board or company board


    Do you know what this means?
    Subject: Do you know what this means?

    Any idea what this means?
    Yes, believe that's what he means! ESL? nm
    Subject: Yes, believe that's what he means! ESL? nm

    x
    yes, means not sure
    Subject: yes, means not sure

    you should get a regular dictionary too
    Does anyone know what DAC means?
    Subject: Does anyone know what DAC means?


    I'm sure it is what he means, but (sm)
    Subject: I'm sure it is what he means, but (sm)

    He says it so weird.  I was wondering if anyone ever heard of heparnotic or something similar--I can't find it anywhere.  He has said it before and says it the same way each time.  I'm stumped. 
    That means nothing!!
    Subject: That means nothing!!

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