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"non-pitting" vs. "nonpitting" edema. Thanks. nm - grannie
Posted: Apr 21, 2010
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nonpitting. nm - Elderberry
[ In Reply To ..]nm
agree - nonpitting
[ In Reply To ..]just another vote.
Hyphens are frowned upon these days per the - almighty BOS. NM
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don't blame the BOS for everything, see inside - sm
[ In Reply To ..]"COMMON PREFIXES
Most compounds made with non as prefix are not hyphenated."
This rule dates before the BOS was created.
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