Thrombin is defined by MedicineNet.com as: “An enzyme that presides over the conversion of a substance called fibrinogen to fibrin, which promotes blood clotting.”

Machine Briefs:
OPTION #1: thrombin= THROM/BIN
OPTION #2: thrombin= THROM/B*IN

Anociation is defined by Merriam-Webster as follows: “A method of preventing shock and exhaustion incident to surgical operations by preventing communication between the area of operation and the nervous system especially by means of a local anesthetic or sharp dissection.”

Machine Briefs:
OPTION #1: anociation= A/NOE/SHAOE/A*EUGS
OPTION #2: anociation= A/NOE/SAOE/A*EUGS
OPTION #3: anociation= A/NOERB/YA*EUGS
OPTION #4: anociation= A/NOERB/YAEUGS
OPTION #5: anociation= A/NORB/YA*EUGS
OPTION #6: anociation= A/NORB/YAEUGS

The clavicle is also known as the collar bone. It connects the scapula and the sternum.

Machine Briefs:
OPTION #1: clavicle= KLAF/KAL
OPTION #2: clavicle= KLAF/KA*L
OPTION #3: clavicle= KLAFL

The scapula is informally known as the shoulder blade. It is the bone that connects the upper arm to the collar bone.

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: scapula= SKAP/AOU/LA
OPTION #2: scapula= SKAP/AOU/LA*
OPTION #3: scapula= SKAP/U/LA
OPTION #4: scapula= SKAP/U/LA*
OPTION #5: scapula= SKAP/LA
OPTION #6: scapula= SKAP/LA*

Bacteremia is defined as: “The presence of bacteria in the blood.”

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: bacteremia= PWABG/TA/RAOE/PHAOE/A*
OPTION #2: bacteremia= PWABG/TA/RAOE/PHAOE/YA*
OPTION #3: bacteremia= PWABG/TA/RAOEM/YA*
OPTION #4: bacteremia= PWABGT/RAOEM/YA*

Ataxia is defined as: “An inability to coordinate voluntary muscular movements that is symptomatic of some central nervous system disorders and injuries and not due to muscle weaknesses.” (Also called incoordination).

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: ataxia= A/TAX/YA*
OPTION #1: ataxia= A/TAX/YI/A*

The astragalus is the ankle bone. It is technically defined as: “One of the proximal bones of the tarsus.”

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: astragalus= A/STRAG/A/LUS
OPTION #1: astragalus= A/STRAG/A/L*US
OPTION #1: astragalus= A/STRAG/L*US

Pruritic is defined as: “Of, relating to, or marked by itching.”

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: pruritic= PRAOURKT
OPTION #2: pruritic= PRAOU/RIKT
OPTION #3: pruritic= PRAOU/R*IKT
OPTION #4: pruritic= PRAOU/RIT/*IK
OPTION #5: pruritic= PRAOU/RIT/T*IK

Emetic is defined as a medicine or substance that is taken to induce vomiting. This may be used in instances were poison has been ingested.

Machine Briefs:

OPTION #1: emetic= AOE/MEKT
OPTION #2: emetic= AOE/M*EKT
OPTION #3: emetic= AOE/MET/*IC
OPTION #4: emetic= AOE/MET/T*IC