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SCN

English translation: Security/Search Control Number

06:44 Jan 2, 2007
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care / CPT code
English term or phrase: SCN
This abbreviation appears in a menstrual diary form. The form has the following fields in one line:

* Month:
* Initials:
* SCN:
* Brands/absorbency of pad:
* Brands/absorbency of tampon:

Any insight is appreciated...
Paulo César Mendes MD, CT
United States
Local time: 21:28
Selected answer:Security/Search Control Number
Explanation:
This is a bit of a guess, without further background context. It could well be an internal abbreviation used only in this one study/institution.

Is there something from another part of your project which can give us a clue? Check on web pages from those who have produced the text.

I have included a good acronym link; you could browse there and see if you find something else that fits.

Good luck, and a happy New Year!



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Note added at 1 hr (2007-01-02 08:12:40 GMT)
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In the light of your note, I think it is likely to be along the lines of a control number. Since it is given merely as an abbreviation, seeems to indicate that it is of no special significance to the patient.

Another possibility which comes to mind is "screening control number" (idea came from this link: http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:oO9I3XrxW3IJ:sitemaker.... )

Just to be sure (I had never heard of this before I searched about your question!!), it can't be Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, can it? I gather that the patient would have even less knowledge of this!


Selected response from:

William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Local time: 04:28
Grading comment
Indeed it should be some study- or institution-specific acronym. I'm forwarding the query to the client. Thanks to all for the input.
3 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
3 +4Security/Search Control Number
William [Bill] Gray
4 +1Suprachiasmatic nuclei
Mumtaz
4special care nursery
Clauwolf


Discussion entries: 5





  

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20 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +4
scn
Security/Search Control Number


Explanation:
This is a bit of a guess, without further background context. It could well be an internal abbreviation used only in this one study/institution.

Is there something from another part of your project which can give us a clue? Check on web pages from those who have produced the text.

I have included a good acronym link; you could browse there and see if you find something else that fits.

Good luck, and a happy New Year!



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Note added at 1 hr (2007-01-02 08:12:40 GMT)
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In the light of your note, I think it is likely to be along the lines of a control number. Since it is given merely as an abbreviation, seeems to indicate that it is of no special significance to the patient.

Another possibility which comes to mind is "screening control number" (idea came from this link: http://216.239.59.104/search?q=cache:oO9I3XrxW3IJ:sitemaker.... )

Just to be sure (I had never heard of this before I searched about your question!!), it can't be Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, can it? I gather that the patient would have even less knowledge of this!





    Reference: http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/Stock+Code+Number
William [Bill] Gray
Norway
Local time: 04:28
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 7
Grading comment
Indeed it should be some study- or institution-specific acronym. I'm forwarding the query to the client. Thanks to all for the input.
Notes to answerer
Asker: It's a form for registering menstrual flow, where the patients writes down the presence of bleeding, clots/flooding, number of pads/tampons used, presence of discharge and associated pain. This is presented as a generic sample of this kind of form in a text about abnormal uterine bleeding.


Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Melanie Nassar: maybe study control number, i.e. the number issued to provide anonymity
2 hrs
  -> Yes, Melanie, that could well be another possibility; thank you! Poor Dr Paulo who has to find out just WHICH alternative to use!
agree  Laurens Landkroon
2 hrs
  -> Thanks, Laurens!
agree  Inge Dijkstra: with Bill (security control number) and Melanie, though if the patient is to fill in her initials, anonymity would IMO no longer be fully guaranteed! Happy New Year to everyone!
5 hrs
  -> thanks, Inge!
agree  Jörgen Slet: one of these alternatives :)
8 hrs
  -> Thank you, Jorgen!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Suprachiasmatic nuclei


Explanation:
SCN is that part of the brain that functions as a person's "biological clock" to regulate many body rhythms. The SCN is located on top of the main junction of nerve fibers that connects to the eyes.

HTH


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Note added at 1 hr (2007-01-02 08:18:08 GMT)
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Another Reference:

http://www.apollolight.com/new_content/circadian rhythms_dis...


    Reference: http://www.wayfinding.net/hypothal.htm
Mumtaz
Local time: 05:28
Native speaker of: Native in ArabicArabic, Native in EnglishEnglish

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Deborah Workman: I would guess that this is probably it and it's the place on the form where the patient's normal cycle is written as a number of days.
16 hrs
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
scn
special care nursery


Explanation:
:) Simple like that

Clauwolf
Local time: 23:28
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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