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This is from the BOS 3rd Edition - sm

Posted: Oct 31st, 2017 - 3:08 pm In Reply to: Disk vs disc - Newbie

DISC/DISK -- AAMT BOS 3rd EDITION. - Most medical lexicographic resources as well as the AMA Manual of Style 10th Edition indicate the use of disk for all anatomical terms other than ophthalmologic use. However, Terminologia Anatomica retains the use of disc in reference to spinal terminology. Transcriptionists should be aware that the preferred trend is for use of disk; however, many orthopaedists still prefer the guidelines outlined in Terminologia Anatomica and may direct an MT to use disc in transcription of spinal terminology. The same rule applies to terms like orthopaedic versus orthopedic, the Old English spellings are still referenced in Terminologia Anatomica, and therefore some orthopedists still defer to that usage. The preferred trend, however, is to use the more modern spellings. Use disc for all references to the optic disc in ophthalmology
Page 393 and page 417, 3rd Edition.


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