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para versus peri definitions

Posted By: see message on 2006-12-06
In Reply to: radiology help - dolle

Subject: para versus peri definitions

para- (para-) [Gr. para to, at, or from the side of] 1. a prefix meaning (a) beside, near, (b) resembling, (c) accessory to, (d) beyond, (e) apart from, (f) abnormal. 2. symbol p-; in organic chemistry, a prefix indicating a 1,4-substituted benzene ring, e.g., p-xylene (1,4-dimethylbenzene) or p-nitrophenol (4-nitrophenol).

peri- (peri-) [Gr. peri around] a prefix meaning near or around


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para versus peri
Subject: para versus peri

Anyone know a way to remember these two prefixes?  Ex. - paravertebral versus perivertebral, pararenal versus perirenal?  They sound alike and I need some help!!!


Thanks.


para - around; peri - beside or new NM
Subject: para - around; peri - beside or new NM


para vs. peri
Subject: para vs. peri

Para = alongside. I think of the 2 letter a's running alongside the r.

Peri = around - think of the perimeter of something.

HTH.
para -: peri-
Subject: para -: peri-

para-:
prefix meaning: two like parts; near, beside, beyond, opposite.

peri-:
prefix meaning: around, about
para vs. peri- sm
Subject: para vs. peri- sm

paratesticular hydrocele or peritesticular hydrocele


it sounds mostly like 'para', but I thought I'd cover my bases and check.


Para and peri can be used with just about any word. I'd
Subject: Para and peri can be used with just about any word. I'd

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I think it's the other way around - peri- around; para- alongside. nm
Subject: I think it's the other way around - peri- around; para- alongside. nm

nm
correct; peri--surrounding, around.....para--close to, near
Subject: correct; peri--surrounding, around.....para--close to, near

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Colovesical fistula exists, and peri- and para- are prefixes for just about
Subject: Colovesical fistula exists, and peri- and para- are prefixes for just about

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gravida 1 and para something: para is live births. sm
Subject: gravida 1 and para something: para is live births. sm

See this link:


 


http://www.meditec.com/obstetrics-words.html


Did you look up the definitions???
Subject: Did you look up the definitions???

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Definitions -sm
Subject: Definitions -sm

sparing:
1. Given to or marked by prudence and restraint in the use of material resources.
2. Deficient or limited in quantity, fullness, or extent.
3. Forbearing; lenient.

sparring:
1.noun: an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
2. noun: making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer
here are the definitions
Subject: here are the definitions

build up
Function:verb

transitive verb
1 : to develop gradually by increments

2 : to promote the health, strength, esteem, or reputation of intransitive verb : to accumulate or develop appreciably

OR

buildup
Function:noun

1 : something produced by building up

2 : the act or process of building up

Look at the definitions, then there is no
Subject: Look at the definitions, then there is no

question which to use. Melanotic refers to pigment, i.e., skin; while melena refers to stool, as in black and tarry.
pannus, which also has other definitions,
Subject: pannus, which also has other definitions,

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the definitions are very different and will give the answer.
Subject: the definitions are very different and will give the answer.

x
whats the deal with the definitions popping up?
Subject: whats the deal with the definitions popping up?

every time i move from page to page on this board now, i get a box with a word/phrase and definition flash up on my screen -- is this to sharpen our skills while we play? 
I'd send your QA person the word definitions LOL nm
Subject: I'd send your QA person the word definitions LOL nm

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Thanks. I was confused when I looked up the abbreviation definitions. :D
Subject: Thanks. I was confused when I looked up the abbreviation definitions. :D

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Peri-Loc I think. nm
Subject: Peri-Loc I think. nm

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peri-o-colap-sis
Subject: peri-o-colap-sis

Under past medical history, he states significant for **peri-o-colap-sis** abscess


This is the only sentence I have to figure this out. Thanks for any help!


Peri-menses maybe?
Subject: Peri-menses maybe?

She could be saying peri instead of para.
try peri colovesical
Subject: try peri colovesical

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No, she's very clear, peri...thx tho. nm
Subject: No, she's very clear, peri...thx tho. nm

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peri?...see note
Subject: peri?...see note

peri- means :  Around, about or near.  So peritesticular would be my guess. 


para- means: A departure from the normal.


peri ischemia?
Subject: peri ischemia?

It sounds like the doctor is saying "coronary artery disease with an apical myocardial infarction and some mild peri ischemia in that area.  I have not heard of peri ischemia before- has anyone run across this term?
I have always typed peri bottle. SM
Subject: I have always typed peri bottle. SM

Some brands specify Peri-Bottle, but I use the generic peri bottle, or I suppose peri-bottle. Just a squirt bottle for cleaning/soothing the perineum etc.


 


 


I am not sure now if I even 'heard' ulnar peri
Subject: I am not sure now if I even 'heard' ulnar peri


it does list polytendinobursitis but the doc said peri for sure
Subject: it does list polytendinobursitis but the doc said peri for sure


peri is a prefix meaning around or about
Subject: peri is a prefix meaning around or about

so if it fits your sentence, yes it is a word.
I found several references under peri-nevus
Subject: I found several references under peri-nevus


peri-bottle (for perineal flushing)
Subject: peri-bottle (for perineal flushing)


I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common
Subject: I disagree - paravertebral (not peri) is common

and there are a lot more "hits" for paratesticular from reputable sites than peri. JMO FWIW
Have heard of *peri-infarct ischemia"
Subject: Have heard of *peri-infarct ischemia"

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Is peri-renal bile correct?
Subject: Is peri-renal bile correct?


Dictation sounds like:  Upon entering the bile duct, peri-renal bile was drained.


s/l para nic eia
Subject: s/l para nic eia

Doc says she has a .... paranicia .... or swelling of the nail? 


 


Thanks.


gravida/para
Subject: gravida/para

I think it makes sense if she is currently pregnant.  Gravida 11 -- pregnant 11 times, then the 2-0-8-2 means she has had 2 live births/ 0 preterm births / 8 miscarriages / 2 living children. 


Gravida/Para
Subject: Gravida/Para

All CP issues aside, I have always been told to not take it upon ourselves to abbreviate unless the dictator abbreviates. I wouldn't "zing" someone for it, but would probably correct it and put a comment.
para aught (zero)?
Subject: para aught (zero)?

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gravida para
Subject: gravida para

Dictated as "G3 P2 100."  Not sure how to transcribe it properly.  TIA. 


G4, P1-1-1-3. Gravida 4, para 1....as below....
Subject: G4, P1-1-1-3. Gravida 4, para 1....as below....

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Med - s/l para-dox-zone
Subject: Med - s/l para-dox-zone


gravida 3, para 0-2-1
Subject: gravida 3, para 0-2-1

Usually the para is a single number or set of 4.  If there's a 4th number just add another hyphen.
para SI joint
Subject: para SI joint

How would that be written out please?
para is correct...........
Subject: para is correct...........

Google:

Your search - paritesticular hydrocele - did not match any documents.

[Hydrocele as the first manifestation of paratesti...[Arch Esp ... We report a case of paratesticular rhabdomyosarcoma that presented as a hydrocele

help on gravida-para
Subject: help on gravida-para

I'm still a student, and I've been presented with the phrase "gravida 5, para 4-1-1-3, and asked if it "refers to 5 pregnancies resulting in 4 full-term deliveries plus 1 premature birth plus 1 abortion/miscarriage with 3 living children".


My belief is that 4 full-term, 1 premie, and 1 miscarriage should add up to gravida 6, making the above formula invalid. Is that an accurate assessment, or am I missing something?


help on gravida-para
Subject: help on gravida-para

G 5 P 4-1-1-3 actually means that this female was pregnant 5 times, gave 4 living births (not full-term), one of these 4 was a preterm baby, she had one abortion or still birth, and she has 3 living children.


I hope that I was of any help.


med help..Xeloda and s/l para-fo-seen
Subject: med help..Xeloda and s/l para-fo-seen

This is for metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal.
gravid 9, para 3, AB 5
Subject: gravid 9, para 3, AB 5

I have never heard the 'AB' before. Thanks
Gravida/Para

Do you type this as:


G2, P2-0-02, or


G 2 P 2-0-0-2? 


I put a space in between the G/number and P/number.  Am I doing this wrong?  If we were typing out the words, we'd be typing gravida 2, para 2.  Thoughts?


para Tenon's
Subject: para Tenon's

how do you type this please?  Tx