boomeritis n.— «For nearly 77 million baby boomers, sports-related injuries have become the No. 2 reason for doctor visits behind the common cold. Medical professionals call it “boomeritis,” a term coined by Nicholas DiNubile, an orthopedic surgeon...
peedie n.— «“Peeds” or “peedie” when spoken by any doctor means a pediatric patient—that is, a child. But “auto versus peeds” in the ER means a car hit a pedestrian, age unspecified.» —“Doctors’ Lingo That Leaves You Speechless” by Jenny...
peed n.— «“Peeds” or “peedie” when spoken by any doctor means a pediatric patient—that is, a child. But “auto versus peeds” in the ER means a car hit a pedestrian, age unspecified.» —“Doctors’ Lingo That Leaves You Speechless” by Jenny...
pimp v. (by senior medical personnel) to badger a student doctor with medical questions (as a teaching method). Editorial Note: The more common meanings of to pimp are well-defined elsewhere. Etymological Note: The theory posited in the 1997...
loop n.— «“The film was banned in over 23 states and yes it was controversial…there were the ‘white coat’ films before this and they always had this pretense,” by which Reems means the so-called white-coat with a doctor narrating various sex act...
leg attack n.— «Did you know legs also have “attacks” just like the heart? Thousands of Indians undergo an amputation every year. Of these, half could have been averted if reported to a doctor in time.» —“Leg attack can lead to disability or even...
