September 17 2012

Medical Monday: Tibia

“Tibia” is defined as follows, by Merriam-Webster: (1) The inner and usually larger of the two bones of the vertebrate hind or lower limb between the knee and ankle. (2) The fourth joint of the leg of an insect between the femur and tarsus.

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: tibia= TIB
Option #2: tibia= TIB/YA

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September 14 2012

Dictionary Builder: Sluice

“Sluice” has the following definitions: (1) An artificial passage for water fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow. (2) A dock gate. (3) A channel to drain or carry off surplus water. (4) A long inclined trough usually on the ground; such a contrivance paved usually with riffles to hold quicksilver for catching gold.

Machine Brief:
sluice= SLAOUS

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September 10 2012

Medical Monday: Amblyopia

Amblyopia, which is commonly known as, “lazy eye,” is defined as: “Dimness of sight especially in one eye without apparent change in the eye structures.”

Machine Briefs:
Option #1: amblyopia= APL/PWHREU/OE/PAOE/KWRA
Option #2: amblyopia= APL/PWHREU/OEP/KWRA
Option #3: amblyopia= APL/PWHREU/O*E/PAOE/KWRA

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August 20 2012

The Longest Word In The English Language

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word in the English language. The word contains 45 letters, earning it the nickname “P45.”

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is defined as, “‘a lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica dust.” Silicosis is its often-used synonym.

I haven’t put this word in my dictionary yet. I’m not sure if I ever will. Has anyone ever heard this word uttered during a court proceeding, or deposition? I couldn’t imagine what my reaction would be. Lol.

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