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The Longest Word I Know
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The Longest Word I Know |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy Is grammatically a favorite word for me It has nothing to do with it's anatomy Nor the practice of gastroenterology Instead I like it for it’s sheer ability To exercise my tongue's pronouncibility ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY: When doctors stick a scope in you so they can see What is ailing your poor system, digestively It’s a term used quite often, speaking medically Rarely is it spelled out in it’s entirety Instead most doctors write it as “EGD” I really love to learn this terminology it makes me feel I’m quite keen intellectually this is a true sign of my personality I’m the poster child for illness called OCD No wonder my profession comes so naturally The transcriptionists’ title fits me perfectly! I am not a transcriptionist, actually, although I did take courses to become one. I absolutely adored my medical terminology class, and was inspired by that tonight. It is a really cool word, don't you think? It is actually a procedure in which a physician is able to visualize, through the use of a scope which is placed down a patient's throat, the esophagus, stomach and upper small intestines. I know, "ick", but the word is very cool. [This message has been edited by McLean (01-25-2004 11:15 AM).] |
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muted
since 2004-01-15
Posts 2949Elapsing, Eclipsing, Evolving |
this is really cute..you are in a playful mood today!  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Hey hey, what about the Mary Poppins word (which I cannot spell, LOL!) Supercalifragalisticexpecalidocious, something like that! (giggles) This is sooooooooooo cute, sweet friend, I'll all about learning new words and experimenting with them, you know I love this, I love the sound of that word too, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet McLean, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "You'll find something that's enough to keep you |
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Patricia Member Elite
since 2003-04-06
Posts 2160Missouri |
Very good! I love this. When I am feeling intimidated by the big shots, I pull out those "big gun" words, though I just have quite figured out how to work this one into the conversation. Big time smiling! Patricia |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
LOL...how clever! I took a medical transcriptionist course as well, in order that I might have a better understanding of the medical records I summarize in my job as legal assistant [go figure!] However, I never thought to make a poem of it! Too cute! |
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Tim Senior Member
since 1999-06-08
Posts 1794 |
charming and witty, nicely done. |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
enjoyed this cute lil ditty  |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Very cool indeed, McLean~ |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
charming and clever.. enjoyed. Beauty of the world which is soon to perish has two edges, one of laughter and one of anguish, cutting the heart asunder. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
So that's what it's actually called! This is hilarious, and I share your joy of fun with words. And I now intend to learn how to say that too.  |
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McLean Member
since 2004-01-05
Posts 484state of marital bliss |
E-Sof-Fa-Go-Gastro-Doo-Ahh-Din-Osc-A-Pee So glad you are enjoying my little rhyme...it was fun scrounging up the words for this one. I would love to see some other silly writes centered around a word...for sheer fun. You know, like Recepticle or Underpinning or Sticky Residue Left On A Naked Soup Can...something. It's quite a stress reliever to write without emotion...well, you know what I mean! McLean |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
McLean, this word really caught my eye, because I have had many of these type procedures done. My stomach is a mess. Ugh I have had four operations on my stomach and esophagus. I now have mesh in my stomach to try to keep hernias from occuring again. My lung problems make me cough a lot, which in turn causes them. Well, I didn't mean to give you my medical history. LOL |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
Fantastic...for me the word is: antidisestablishmentarianism...sounded so cool in the sixties...at least it was a lot more grown up sounding than supercalifragilisticexpialadocious (sp?) |
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Richy Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 3050 |
And I always thought it was called the littlestomachcamerathingamabobber? I’m gonna have to correct my physician the next time I see him! lol That was really cute McLean. Richy |
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Snow
since 2000-10-16
Posts 1170desert flower looking for rain |
i like to know what words people like... it's sort of a collection for the mind. this is, i will admit, a new one :-) and i'm happy to read your thoughts. snow "...why does my skeleton pursue me |
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Saunni Senior Member
since 2000-07-11
Posts 1777West Virginia |
I am so glad no one has asked me to pronounce that word! LOL. Really, you did a great job with this! Sauni:)The Only Time I See The Sun Is When I'm Within That Vanilla Breeze.The Only Time I'm One With The Sun Is When He Shelters Me From The Rain. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Reminding me of why I dropped out of microbiology...I yearned for simpler words...French class was more fun...James |
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