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Thank you for the appreciation, decubiti is plural according to Merriam-Webster

Posted By: MT50 on 2008-01-31
In Reply to: not OP but I thought there is no word as - decubiti...it's decubitus always....sm

Subject: Thank you for the appreciation, decubiti is plural according to Merriam-Webster




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Link for Merriam-Webster's
Subject: Link for Merriam-Webster's

Here's the link for Merriam-Webster's:

http://www.m-w.com/

The Online Dictionary is free for now.

Typing "wretching" would have taken you to the correct word, "retching." Unfortunately, with all dictionaries, you need to know the basic word to look up the spelling.

Good luck!
laid down. Layed is not a word in Merriam-Webster.
Subject: laid down. Layed is not a word in Merriam-Webster.


It is binging or bingeing, both ways in Merriam-Webster dictionary.
Subject: It is binging or bingeing, both ways in Merriam-Webster dictionary.


Per Dorland's, Sloane, Merriam-Webster all neurapraxia; no neuropraxia found.
Subject: Per Dorland's, Sloane, Merriam-Webster all neurapraxia; no neuropraxia found.


It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti
Subject: It is the plural form of decubitus so type plural decubiti


The plural is ductus per Webster's
Subject: The plural is ductus per Webster's


The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And
Subject: The singular and plural forms are decubitus. No decubiti. And

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what no appreciation to the moderator
Subject: what no appreciation to the moderator

for brining into compliance with the posting rules of the board?  If you didn't want to stri up any trouble, you don't know what you are doing and that makes you uneducated and dangerous.
symptomology is in Merriam-Websters, unless you'd rather
Subject: symptomology is in Merriam-Websters, unless you'd rather

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onelook.com and the Merriam's dict. agree with you, too! :) nm
Subject: onelook.com and the Merriam's dict. agree with you, too! :) nm

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decubiti?
Subject: decubiti?

Is this a word?  Spell check doesn't have it.  What would be the pleural of decubitus ulcer?  Thanks for any help.
decubiti
Subject: decubiti

this is a direct quote from mtstars "sound Alikes Search:" Decubitus vs Decubiti - VLC Forums
Decubiti is the plural of decubitus, therefore either way is acceptable when
there are more than one. It certainly looks and reads better as multiple ...

Decubiti ulcers
Subject: Decubiti ulcers

I would use decubiti only if being used alone. When used with ulcers I would use the singular and type decubitus ulcers.
decubiti (bed sores, etc.)
Subject: decubiti (bed sores, etc.)


No such word as decubiti.
Subject: No such word as decubiti.

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It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.
Subject: It is decubitus/decubiti. if you want or not.

LIKE THE DOCTORS SAY.

The OP said.....'Docs will inevitably dictate this as decubiti..'
And this is RIGHT!

All doctors, not only one!

I believe more what the doctors say who studied a decade, than the BOS of the AAMT with changes every year.

WHAT IS THE PLURAL OF DECUBITUS?

ACCORDING TO YOU ALSO
DECUBITUS ?

Don't make me laugh!



s/l "cyclo" decubiti
Subject: s/l "cyclo" decubiti

s/l cyclodecubiti. I'm sure of the decubiti part but can't quite make out the first part... 
Check your Webster's??? nm
Subject: Check your Webster's??? nm

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It may be a word in Webster's but
Subject: It may be a word in Webster's but

the BOS states we should use pus-like as 'pussy' (cringe) has more than 1 meaning. Pus-like sounds more professional.


that was what I thought but when she kept dictating it decubiti
Subject: that was what I thought but when she kept dictating it decubiti

I thought maybe I was wrong.  Needed a real second opinion - from other than MD.  Thanks
skin shows no s/l decubiti? NM tia
Subject: skin shows no s/l decubiti? NM tia

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for Cyndee: decubiti...........scroll down
Subject: for Cyndee: decubiti...........scroll down






Decubiti/Pressure Ulceration

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- Discussion:
- sacral, ischial, trochanteric, and heel ulcerations are most common;
- preventative measures:
- turning the patient ever 5 min q 2 hrs of relief may prevent pressure ulceration;
- a shift of weight in the wheelchair is required every 15 minutes;
- air flow matress;
- if neurologic deficit is present or if significant spine instability exists, rotating bed will help protect spine & decrease pulmonary and skin complications
prior to surgical stabilization;
- doughnut cushions should not be used, because they decrease blood flow to the area resting in the center of the donut;


Decubiti - definition of Decubiti in the Medical dictionary - by ...Decubiti explanation. Information about Decubiti in Free online English dictionary. What is Decubiti? Meaning of Decubiti medical term.
medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Decubiti




Don't forget Webster's dictionary--sm
Subject: Don't forget Webster's dictionary--sm

you usually don't think to find "medical" words in Webster's but found the following--
Main Entry: in to·to
Pronunciation: in-'tO-(")tO
Function: adverb
Etymology: Latin, on the whole
: TOTALLY, ENTIRELY
Webster's says pleural form is ...
Subject: Webster's says pleural form is ...

apparatuses or apparatus.  Have never seen a doc that didn't try to make up his own form of word from time to time either though...so if your account states strictly verbatim without the ability to correct grammar even when you know it's incorrect then I would type what he says.


Check Webster's Universal - it's in there
Subject: Check Webster's Universal - it's in there

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not OP but in Webster's Dictionary since 1980
Subject: not OP but in Webster's Dictionary since 1980

In Webster's Dictionary since 1980 (as I know it and have one here), they have been putting non and re together with whatever comes after it....


nonexistent and reexcision for example.....


et cetera........


and so there should be no hyphen medically either but YOU ARE SO RIGHT, depends on who you work for #1, Client profile #2....and all QA personnel because some mark you correct and some mark you incorrect when you don't use a hyphen or use a hyphen in these cases.


 


My Webster's has it as a word, see link
Subject: My Webster's has it as a word, see link

for definition from googling, I hear it dictated quite often too
s/l 'kee-sler' cream..for decubiti..TIA - nm
Subject: s/l 'kee-sler' cream..for decubiti..TIA - nm


wrong - they ALL dictate decubiti...no such word
Subject: wrong - they ALL dictate decubiti...no such word


I use long-standing per my Webster's dictionary. NM
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Dorland's, Stedman's, Webster's--take your pick.
Subject: Dorland's, Stedman's, Webster's--take your pick.

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no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM
Subject: no such word as decubiti. It is decubitus. Look in your medical dictionary. NM

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it's two words, your mtso is incorrect. Buy a Webster's dictionary
Subject: it's two words, your mtso is incorrect. Buy a Webster's dictionary

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no problem. if all else fails with stedman, grab webster
Subject: no problem. if all else fails with stedman, grab webster

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bedsore..
Subject: bedsore..

and also Stedman's.

It is correct Latin grammar

decubitus, pl. decubiti

In medical language

decubitus ulcer, pl. decubitus ulcerS


corticated is listed in Webster's Universal as an adjective. So, yes, it is a legitimate word.
Subject: corticated is listed in Webster's Universal as an adjective. So, yes, it is a legitimate word. nm

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pleural of decubitus is decubitus in Dorlands Medical Dictionary. I have always been typing decubiti
Subject: pleural of decubitus is decubitus in Dorlands Medical Dictionary. I have always been typing decubiti as the pleural. Oops. nm


Interesting...it is in mine but mine is older..can't argue with Webster though...nm
Subject: Interesting...it is in mine but mine is older..can't argue with Webster though...nm


plural. nm
Subject: plural. nm

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plural...nm
Subject: plural...nm

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IMO only, but seems plural SM
Subject: IMO only, but seems plural SM

Unfortunately I cannot find a "rule" on this either, but if you change "bilateral" to "both" or "right and left" it does not change the meaning of the sentence but you would use the plural, tibias.

In the same way in your example, I believe it should be "examination of the hips, knees and ankles is normal bilaterally." (Consider if "bilateral" was before the word hips instead.)

Again, just my opinion -- tough question! Especially in a sentence fragment such as a diagnosis...

....plural, I mean....
Subject: ....plural, I mean....

nm
Your plural
Subject: Your plural

http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?book=Dictionary&va=phalanx
plural. :) nm
Subject: plural. :) nm


...plural. :) ...nm
Subject: ...plural. :) ...nm

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NEVER add an 's' to cc. It is already plural.
Subject: NEVER add an 's' to cc. It is already plural.

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plural has e at the end
Subject: plural has e at the end

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I would use plural, nm
Subject: I would use plural, nm


plural of plexus
Subject: plural of plexus

Isn't plexus both singular and plural? My doc keeps saying "brachial plexi" when he's talking about both arms, and I can't find that anywhere. Any help is appreciated.
...and the plural form would be....:) nm
Subject: ...and the plural form would be....:) nm

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metastases - plural
Subject: metastases - plural

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