maybe it's 'an atopy'....nm
Posted By: ,- on 2009-05-18
In Reply to: Definitely hear an N in the beginning - collegegirl
Subject: maybe it's 'an atopy'....nm
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thanks anyway, it was actually atopy!
Subject: thanks anyway, it was actually atopy!
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atopy
Subject: atopy
atopy (atīә-pe) a clinical hypersensitivity state or allergy with a hereditary predisposition; the tendency to develop an allergy is inherited, although the specific clinical form (such as hay fever or asthma) is not. The antibody reagin is involved. Called also atopic, hereditary, or spontaneous allergy
Could it be atopy?
Subject: Could it be atopy?
LAATE BUT IMPORTANT; for Kendra, 'a' or 'an'
Subject: LAATE BUT IMPORTANT; for Kendra, 'a' or 'an'
In front of a vowel, 'an' is used.
These are the exceptions, when 'a' is used in front of a vowel:
When 'u' or 'e' as the first letter in the word makes a consonant sound, like 'y', use 'a' instead of 'an'. Example: a urinary infection, a US ship, a union, etc....a European,
When 'o' as the first letter makes a consonant sound, naemly 'w', use 'a' instead of 'an'. 'Example: a one-eyed man, etc....
Hope this helps, GL
coronary pressure wire, ? I think it's 'an', not 'and' 18-French...
Subject: coronary pressure wire, ? I think it's 'an', not 'and' 18-French...
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