AMA Manual of Style (10th edition ed.) : A Guide for Authors and Editors

AMA Manual of Style Committee

Publisher:: Oxford University Press

Print Publication Date:: Mar 2007

Print ISBN-13:: 9780195176339

Published to AMA Manual of Style:: Apr 2009

DOI:: 10.1093/jama/9780195176339.001.0001

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Latin and Greek vs English

Chapter:: Plurals
Author(s):: Brenda Gregoline

There is a trend toward using English plurals rather than the traditional Latin or Greek. However, in most cases the latest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary or Dorland's or Stedman's medical dictionary should be followed. Consistency within a manuscript is key.

Singular	Preferred Plural
alga	algae
amoeba	amoebas
appendix	appendixes or appendices [consult dictionary for specific usage]
cannula	cannulas
condyloma acuminatum	condylomata accuminata [with 2-word Latin plurals, both parts become plural]
cranium	crania
fistula	fistulas
formula	formulas
genus	genera
index	indices or indexes [consult dictionary for specific usage]
maxilla	maxillas
orbit	orbits
rhytid	rhytids
sequela	sequelae
vertebra	vertebrae

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