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Mucous when used as an adjective, e.g.,

Posted By: mm on 2008-08-06
In Reply to: mucus plug or mucous plug? - sm

Subject: Mucous when used as an adjective, e.g.,

mucous plug. When used as a noun it is mucus, e.g., "The patient has mucus from her nose."


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mucous is adjective, mucus is noun
Subject: mucous is adjective, mucus is noun

mucous plug: a mass of mucus and cells filling the cervical canal between periods or during pregnancy

mu·cous (myū'kəs) pronunciation
adj.

1. Containing, producing, or secreting mucus: a mucous tissue.
2. Relating to, consisting of, or resembling mucus: a mucous substance.


mu·cus (myū'kəs) pronunciation
n.

The viscous, slippery substance that consists chiefly of mucin, water, cells, and inorganic salts and is secreted as a protective lubricant coating by cells and glands of the mucous membranes.
mucus is a noun and mucous is an adjective nm
Subject: mucus is a noun and mucous is an adjective nm

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Mucus is a noun, mucous is the adjective.
Subject: Mucus is a noun, mucous is the adjective.

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It's similar to mucus/mucous. ous is an adjective, us the noun, sm
Subject: It's similar to mucus/mucous. ous is an adjective, us the noun, sm

So you would have callous tissue as callous is the adjective modifying tissue.


Mucus is the noun, mucous is the adjective. That's how I remember. Just like in your example...
Subject: Mucus is the noun, mucous is the adjective. That's how I remember. Just like in your example...

mucous cyst - cyst containing mucus.
One is Latin (mucous) which is the adjective and one is French (mucus) which is a noun.
Subject: One is Latin (mucous) which is the adjective and one is French (mucus) which is a noun.

Since this is descriptive of the retention cyst, it would then, in my opinion, be mucous (adjective)
mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun)
Subject: mucous (adjective) describes type of plug (noun)

nm
Teardrop is correct, mucus = noun, mucous = adjective
Subject: Teardrop is correct, mucus = noun, mucous = adjective


mucous
Subject: mucous

Mucous is the correct adjective form. Don't add y. Mucousy and mucusy are not words found in any dictionary.
mucous plug
Subject: mucous plug

stedman's has mucous plug
is it mucus or mucous from the eye? thank you
Subject: is it mucus or mucous from the eye? thank you


Mucous or mucus?
Subject: Mucous or mucus?

This one always confuses me.  Patient has a mucus retenion cyst.   I have found both mucous and mucus in this case.  I know that mucous is an adj.  Thanks in advance for all your help! 
mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous

Mucus is the noun form.
She coughed up mucus.
Mucous is the adjective form. (mucous lake)
mucous membrane
The mucous discharge is of concern.

Coombs test - no apos.


Mucous plug, because...
Subject: Mucous plug, because...

It is plugging the cervical mucosa.  The mucous plug is a thick plug of mucus that blocks the cervical opening. 
mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous

I'm losing it today!  Mucus/mucous plugging and mucus/mucous impaction - help!
mucus/mucous
Subject: mucus/mucous

Mucus retention cyst


Mucous retnetion cyst


mucus-retention cyst


mucous-retention cyst


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Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous

I had a doc tell me when I first starting transcribing years ago that MUCUS is the noun  (Dorlands calls it the 'free slime  of the mucous  membrane ) and mucous  is the adjective (Dorlands again - pertaining or relating to mucus.
dame of mucous membranes?
Subject: dame of mucous membranes?

Dr. says:  The sclerae and conjunctivae are unremarkable.  TMs are unremarkable.  The nose shows a mild degree of hyperemia at the (s/l dame) of the mucous membranes.  The patient’s oropharynx shows no significant pathology.  Mucous membranes are moist.


What is dame?  Could not find this word anywhere.  Any help


Pet Peeve Mucus vs. Mucous
Subject: Pet Peeve Mucus vs. Mucous

Now I think I'm right but I'm being told I'm wrong.  Second opinion please....


A mucous cyst is a retention cyst that contains mucus


Mucous is the structure, mucus is the goo. :-) (nm)
Subject: Mucous is the structure, mucus is the goo. :-) (nm)

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Mucous versus mucus?
Subject: Mucous versus mucus?

I have a serious question about the difference between the spellings of mucous and mucus.  Both are words.  QA sometimes frowns on the use of mucous (wanting mucus), but I found mucous in the client samples.  What is the difference?  Can someone tell me when I should use one spelling as apposed to the other and/or which is correct and which is not?


Thank you in advance. 


Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous

Down below there was a question about how mucous plug should be written. This is not an either/or question. There is a right and wrong, if you remember your sixth grade grammar.

Mucus is a noun (a person, place, or thing).
Mucous is an adjective (describes a noun).

It's cut and dry. Very simple. Mucous describes the plug. It could be a cork plug, gum plug, dyke plug, cement plus. All are adjectives describing the noun "plug."

If you need a refresher, let me share my Schoolhouse Rock from the 70s.

NOUNS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2iLAI0gUW0

ADJECTIVES: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j347DjSve0
Mucus versus mucous
Subject: Mucus versus mucous

Teardrop, I cannot believe you would be so high and mighty to someone asking for help. Sure hope you are not a supervisor and someone asking for help from you personally.
Followup when adjective..
Subject: Followup when adjective..

As in, "schedule a followup visit."

"Follow up" as in "The patient is to follow up with his primary care physician's office."

"Follow-up" is also sometimes used instead of "followup," but as far as I know hyphenation is becoming less and less preferred in almost all cases.
follow-up when an adjective.
Subject: follow-up when an adjective.


It is not profanity when used as an adjective
Subject: It is not profanity when used as an adjective

nm
mucousy--it's an adjective. nm
Subject: mucousy--it's an adjective. nm

xxx
everyday - adjective
Subject: everyday - adjective

In the example you posted, I would use 2 words.

i.e. I do that every day. every day as 2 words = daily. everyday as 1 word = routine

If everyday is used as an adjective, it is one word.

see definition of everyday below

eve·ry·day (ĕv'rē-dā') pronunciation
adj.

1. Appropriate for ordinary days or routine occasions: a suit for everyday wear.
2. Commonplace; ordinary: everyday worries.

n.

The ordinary or routine day or occasion: “It was not an isolated, violent episode. It had become part of the everyday” (Sherry Turkle).
possibly as an adjective sm
Subject: possibly as an adjective sm

formed-to-liquid stool
hypenate since it's being used as an adjective
Subject: hypenate since it's being used as an adjective


Sorry for my spelling, that's adjective.
Subject: Sorry for my spelling, that's adjective.


Yes, because the phrase acts as an adjective, sm
Subject: Yes, because the phrase acts as an adjective, sm

describing the word mom.

Rule of thumb: If the phrase is used a noun, as in, "The patient is well developed," there is no hyphen. However, if it is used as an adjective, as in, "The patient is a well-developed male," then it is hyphenated.

Hope this helps!
Callous is the adjective form,
Subject: Callous is the adjective form,

when used as a describing word this is how it should be spelled. Callus is the noun form.
decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm
Subject: decubitus is an adjective and cannot stand alone...sm

such as, decubitus position, decubitus ulcer. The plural wof decubitus ulcer would be decubitus ulcers.
maybe using the word quartet as an adjective?
Subject: maybe using the word quartet as an adjective?


First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm
Subject: First of all, decubitus is not a noun it is an adjective. sm

as in decubitus position, decubitus ulcer (which is what you are talking about). the definition of decubitus is "lying down". So decubitus ulcer means an ulcer from lying down in one position causing ischemia to the area.
Adjective form of sequela, maybe? sm
Subject: Adjective form of sequela, maybe? sm

My doc is dictating a follow up saying that "the s/l sequent area of pneumonia in the right lung has improved"  Does that make sense to anyone? I know "sequent" is a word, but need to know if it makes sense in a medical context.  I've never heard it.   Thanks very much. 


Thanks but it sounds like the doc is using this word as an adjective.
Subject: Thanks but it sounds like the doc is using this word as an adjective.

That is why I am questioning the pyodermous? in nature. Pyodermas in nature does not seem right to me. Still not sure. I will send for QA. Thanks again.
chondromalacic - using the word as an adjective
Subject: chondromalacic - using the word as an adjective

from chondromalacia
Really?? I must really be out of the loop. I through that in this case (adjective),
Subject: Really?? I must really be out of the loop. I through that in this case (adjective),

it would be 2-cm ??
In Stedman's it's mucus plug and mucous plugging.nm
Subject: In Stedman's it's mucus plug and mucous plugging.nm

nm
Maybe mucositis, painful inflammation of the mucous tract
Subject: Maybe mucositis, painful inflammation of the mucous tract

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Agree with MT50 that is is mucous retention cyst.
Subject: Agree with MT50 that is is mucous retention cyst.


I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.
Subject: I believe it is mucous because it is describing the type of cyst. See inside.

A mucous retention cyst is a cyst caused by an obstruction of a duct, usually belonging to the parotid gland or a minor salivary gland.


funny...we just got a tip on this..which said to use mucus in that case and mucous membranes for the
Subject: funny...we just got a tip on this..which said to use mucus in that case and mucous membranes for the other. NM

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Answered this on other board. It's calculous because it's an adjective. nm
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This is in BOS II on page 93, adverb with participle or adjective. nm
Subject: This is in BOS II on page 93, adverb with participle or adjective. nm

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noun versus adjective .. see inside
Subject: noun versus adjective .. see inside

mucus = noun
mucous = adjective

Mucus is stuff that is secreted by the mucous membranes.

For example: Bronchoscopy revealed thick mucus. We used suction irrigation to lavage out 2 or 3 large mucous plugs from the left bronchial tree.
ulna is noun, ulnar is adjective
Subject: ulna is noun, ulnar is adjective


It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.
Subject: It is possible if doc is just using the word as an adjective describing any associated pain.


Just a guess - final or 5-hour (I believe it is an adjective)
Subject: Just a guess - final or 5-hour (I believe it is an adjective)