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Hodgkin versus Hodgkin's - Michelle

Posted: Aug 21, 2012

Does anyone know 100% sure if it is Hodgkin or Hodgkin's? Stedman's says Hodgkin but many websites are now saying Hodgkin's. I did not know if these web sites are saying Hodgkin's because that is what most non-medical persons call it. I have typed Hodgkin for years but had a physician tell me it is Hodgkin's.

see message - sue

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I believe the rule is if it is followed by "disease," it's Hodgkin, i.e., The patient was diagnosed with Hodgkin disease. If stands alone, it's Hodgkin's, i.e., the patient has Hodgkin's.

"rules" aside... - sm

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Since time immemorial, it has been "Hodgkin's disease". BOS rules are just an arbitrary "standard" (with which many disagree, and for good reason). Hodgkin'S disease is not new - it's been like that for years. In the end, the only thing that matters is what your account specifics/ever-changing QA deem acceptable.

oh, of course! - sue

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Account specs always trump any outside advice. Thought that was a given.

It's all about dumbing down our work so they can - make more $ off our backs.

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I type it as it's dictated. QA can b!te me. ;)

true - sue

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but the one I hate and has nothing to do with lines or characters is not capping a genus when no species follows. Just somehow goes against my grain...

anyhow, my MTSO doesn't put too much emphasis on those kinds of things, but I like to keep up with new things just in case...

me too, I can't do it - biology degree

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I am so glad I am not alone in this! I can't do it. I have a degree in biology, and it runs so against my grain that I simply cannot do it - not capitalize a genus when no species follows. I would do it for a test, but I just cannot do it in a report. My MTSO does not put emphasis on this sort of thing, either, thankfully

Both are correct - sm

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It has always been known as Hodgkin's disease but with the ever changing BOS rules it became a general rule to not make diseases possessive, hence, Hodgkin disease....but on the other hand if it stands alone continue to use the 's as it does not make it possessive, hope that makes since.

But also as always account specs trump BOS.

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