September 9
2014
August 25
2014
Medical Monday: Thalamus
According to Healthline.com: “The thalamus is located deep within the brain in the cerebral cortex, adjacent to the hypothalamus. It is…perched on top of the brain stem and either side of the third cortex…Its chief function is processing information going to and from the spinal cord and cerebrum. It also controls sleep, consciousness, and alertness…The thalamus receives information from every sensory system, apart from the olfactory system, which it then sends to the relevant cortical area.”
Machine Briefs:
OPTION #1: thalamus= THAL/A/MUS
OPTION #2: thalamus= THAL/M*US
August 23
2014
Dictionary Builder: Petard
August 18
2014
Medical Monday: Febrile
August 12
2014
Legal Vocabulary: Surrebuttal
Surrebuttal is defined as: “A rebuttal by the defendant to the plaintiff’s rebuttal. In trials, the order of presentation is: plaintiff’s case, the defense, plaintiff’s rebuttal, defendant’s surrebuttal.”
Machine Briefs:
Option #1: surrebuttal= SUR/RAOE/BUT/A*L
Option #2: surrebuttal= SUR/RE/BUT/A*L
Option #3: surrebuttal= SUR/RAOE/BULT
Option #4: surrebuttal= SUR/RE/BULT
Option #5: surrebuttal= SREBLT
August 5
2014
Legal Vocabulary: Jurisprudence
August 4
2014
Medical Monday: Amygdala
The amygdala is “a structure in the limbic system that is linked to emotions and aggression. The amygdala functions to control fear responses, the secretion of hormones, arousal and the formation of emotional memories.
The amygdala is a small, almond shaped mass of nuclei located in the temporal lobes of the brain near the hippocampus.” (Source: About.com)
Machine Briefs:
Option #1: amygdala= A/MIG/DA/LA
Option #2: amygdala= A/MIG/DA/LA*
Option #3: amygdala= A/MIG/DLA
July 31
2014
Rules Of Grammar: Invoke vs. Evoke
Invoke is defined as: (1) To mention (someone or something) in an attempt to make people feel a certain way or have a certain idea in their mind. (2) To refer to (something) in support of your ideas. (3) To make use of (a law, a right, etc.).
Evoke is defined as: “(1) To bring (a memory, feeling, image, etc.) into the mind. (2) To cause (a particular reaction or response) to happen.
Machine Briefs:
Option #1: invoke= IN/VOEK
Option #2: invoke= KBOEK
Option #1: evoke= AOE/VOEK
Option #2: evoke= EFK
Option #2: evoke= AOEFK
July 28
2014
Medical Monday: Adenopathy
Adenopathy is defined as “any disease or enlargement involving glandular tissue, especially one involving lymph nodes.”
Machine Briefs:
Option #1: adenopathy= A/DEN/NOP/THI
Option #2: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/A/TH*I
Option #3: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/A/THAO*E
Option #4: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/THAO*E
Option #5: adenopathy= AD/*EN/NOP/TH*I
Option #6: adenopathy= AD/NOP/THAO*E
Option #7: adenopathy= AD/NOP/TH*EU
Option #8: adenopathy= DWON/PA*ET
July 25
2014
