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#4147 - 02/07/04 08:39 PM
Variations of the word "pus"
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MTthotz
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What is the correct way to write "pusy"? I see the "pussy" quite a bit instead Are we supposed to change it to "pus-like"
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#4148 - 02/07/04 08:57 PM
Re: Variations of the word "pus"
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Anonymous
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lol this ones been talked about...if it is verbatim would have to type pussy...hate it but its true...if not verbatim many times I change it around.
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#4149 - 02/07/04 09:30 PM
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ebadrake
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At least 2 dictionaries include a relevant definition for pussy. quote:
pus·sy2 adj. pus··si·er, pus··si·est
Containing or resembling pus.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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pussy adj : having undergone infection; "festering sores"; "an infected wound" [syn: festering, infected, purulent, putrid] n 1: obscene terms for female genitals [syn: cunt, puss, nooky, slit] 2: informal terms [syn: kitty, kitty-cat, puss, pussycat]
Source: WordNet ® 1.6, © 1997 Princeton University
Dorland's & Stedman's haven't deigned to include it, however, nor has Merriam-Webster's. Why can't they just dictate purulent? That's a good word. It's what they mean, right. BTW, does a verbatim account mean you transcribe errors?
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#4150 - 02/08/04 08:54 AM
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meri
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Ellen, I'm not sure that was a serious question you asked--if we have a verbatim account does that mean we type errors--but thought I would answer it. No way do we type errors. Every account I have is verbatim and all that means is that we stick to the style of the doctor as much as possible. If we come upon an error, we leave a blank and send a note to our Support people, who in turn send a note to the clinic noting the discrepancy and then the doc's staff corrects it. On ESL docs we have more freedom to change the grammar or context without having to blank. Hope this helps (even if you were kidding!) Meri
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#4151 - 02/08/04 09:21 AM
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ebadrake
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I was semi-serious. I see the expression "verbatim account" on a lot of posts, and it's like chalk on a blackboard to me. In another post, we had a discussion about mucusy/mucousy and now this post on pussy. I wouldn't want to type either, even on a verbatim account. I'd type mucoid and purulent. I think doctors are subject to the same influences we are—distraction, fatigue, pressure to do more in less time—and sometimes they get a "brain fart" no matter how good they are, just like we do. That's why they say words like mucousy and pussy—they just can't think of the right word. At best, pussy, even if it is in the American Heritage Dictionary (my bible on English), it's slang or colloquial and doesn't make the dictator look very competent.
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#4152 - 02/08/04 11:05 AM
Re: Variations of the word "pus"
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Elgee
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I found this in the archives on the subject of "pussy"; it's a quote from the BOS: quote:
Language to Avoid: Double entendres are words or word combinations...that have varying meanings depending on context. Edit in order to avoid unintentional (and usually inappropriate) humor or derogatory implications.
I've had plenty of docs use the word "pussy", and it sounds perfectly okay in the context given. On paper, however, it almost always falls into the category of unintentional humor. I automatically edit to purulent.  Lisa
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#4153 - 02/08/04 12:52 PM
Re: Variations of the word "pus"
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ebadrake
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I hadn't read that in the BOS. Thanks for pointing it out. Something we agree on.
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#4154 - 02/12/04 09:50 PM
Re: Variations of the word "pus"
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kme
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-------------------- quote:
BTW, does a verbatim account mean you transcribe errors?
That question brings a smile. Verbatim accounts can be a challenge. I simply adore nouns and verbs, especially in the same sentence. It is such a treat to hear both. Made-up words are fun too. (Made-up, as in not found in Dorland's or Webster's, and usually breaks a few grammar rules also.)
Now, that's a spelling challenge.  [ 02-12-2004: Message edited by: kme ]
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#4155 - 02/13/04 05:03 AM
Re: Variations of the word "pus"
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Anonymous
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Talk about smiles! If it weren't for my ears, the top of my head would be an island. bwhahahahahahaaaa.
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