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Bilateral lower extremity VS. Bilateral lower extremities - ld
Posted: Oct 18, 2012
Hi all,
There is a discrepancy with the proper use of this - can anyone help? Some at my work are saying it should be bilateral lower extremities, whereas others think it is bilateral lower extremity since the "bilateral" implies that it's plural and hence no need to say "lower extremities." I've seen it both ways, but the more that I think about it the more I'm getting myself confused.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!
depends on how it's used - Des
[ In Reply To ..]She has swelling in the bilateral lower extremities.
She has bilateral lower extremity edema.
Doppler showed bilateral lower extremity DVTs.
Doppler revealed DVTs in her bilateral lower extremities.
bilateral lower extremity = adjective
bilateral lower extremities = plural noun
It's the same as:
She is a 22-year-old woman.
That woman is 22 years old.
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