hatelilpeepees Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 This might not go anywhere, but I see that alot of members in this forum have trouble with grammer and spelling, so I thought it might be good to have a "word(s) of the day posted on here, as an educational tool. I am thinking we take turns, and add: 1 medical word that we would use in our work-life. 1 word that you have probably never heard of. So here goes day 1, someone else find something for tomorrow please, who knows, we might actually learn something: PANEGYRIC = Elaborate praise. DIARRHEA = Watery feces 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFIB Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) You mean a lot and grammar? grammar (noun) = The study of the way the sentences of a language are constructed; morphology and sintax Edited October 28, 2011 by DFIB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBIE1 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You mean a lot and grammar? grammar (noun) = The study of the way the sentences of a language are constructed; morphology and sintax LMAO I noticed that too. I hope it was intentional... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneEMTP Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Holy shit...I didn't notice that she was claiming to be a grammar professor, only that it was a good idea to work on it. And those that gave negatives, I'd consider it a favor if you would explain why you did that. I'm just curious of the rationale people use when giving out positives or negatives. I preach constantly about presentation yet when rereading my posts notice that I make a scad of spelling, grammar errors, yet I don't remember the last time someone tagged me with a negative for it. I like this thread a lot. I think it's useful and in the spirit of the City...I don't see any reason that we should be happy to snipe over a couple of simple, common errors, do you? Regardless (Never, ever irregardless) Without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances. (Had to Google it) Diastolic: Referring to the time when the heart is in a period of relaxation Dwayne Edited for double posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFIB Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Once again you are correct Dwayne. I should have resisted the initial impulse and wrote a three paragraph post about how it seemed ironic to start a thread about spelling and grammar and well.... you know. But I would have missed the chuckle. Being honest I spell like crap. I spell especially poor when writing medical terminology because I learned it all in Spanish first. I use technology to make up for my deficiencies in writing skills. I use spell check because I see guys I respect write long post about spelling, and how people view you because of the lack of proper spelling and how everyone will think you are an idiot for not spell checking and so on and so forth, as if running things through Microsoft Word requires any special skill. HLPP - Please accept my most sincere apology for taking a stab at your post. I am sure it was a slight of hand on your part. But you have to admit it was pretty funny, howbeit at your expense. The negative was not given by me. Dwayne does have a point about the rationale for giving this particular negative. Was it for content? The content seems fine. Was it for the idea? I think it is a good idea. Is it useful and have the potential of being the longest thread in the history of the City? It probably does and possibly will. juxtaglomerular apparatus: is a microscopic structure in the kidney, which regulates the function of each nephron. Texas Rangers just lost. Bummer. Bummer. (Noun. slang) Any unpleasant or disappointing experience. Edited October 29, 2011 by DFIB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medicgirl05 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hey I actually knew that word. And Yes...BUMMER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneEMTP Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Systole: The phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries. Science: a branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws. (Or alternately, Science is the belief in the ignorance of experts. Richard Feynman, Nobel-prize-winning physicist.) Dwayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingemt2011 Posted October 29, 2011 Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Thanks dwayne, I say irregardless all of the time Edited October 29, 2011 by flamingemt2011 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatelilpeepees Posted October 29, 2011 Author Share Posted October 29, 2011 (edited) Yes, it was intentional, you guys found it quicker than i thought anyone would. Was going to mispell "spelling" but that would have been to obvious. How many errors do you see in above sentences ? juxtaglomerular apparatus (never heard that one, thanks for teaching me something) Edited October 29, 2011 by hatelilpeepees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFIB Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 glenoid cavity (or glenoid fossa of scapula from Greek: gléne, "socket") is a shallow pyriform, articular surface, which is located on the lateral angle of the scapula. It is directed laterally and forward and articulates with the head of the humerus; it is broader below than above and its vertical diameter is the longest. Taken from wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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