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"non-pitting" vs. "nonpitting" edema. Thanks. nm - grannie


Posted: Apr 21, 2010

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nonpitting. nm - Elderberry

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nm

agree - nonpitting

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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

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"COMMON PREFIXES
Most compounds made with non as prefix are not hyphenated."

This rule dates before the BOS was created.



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