asis

IPA/ˈeɪˌsɪs/
IPA/ˈeɪˌsɪs/

asis — noun

1. a raised bony point near the forward edge of each hip, used by doctors and physi

1.名詞C2
釋義

a raised bony point near the forward edge of each hip, used by doctors and physiotherapists as a fixed reference when examining or measuring the pelvis. The abbreviation expands to four Latin-derived words: anterior, superior, iliac, and spine.

例句

The physio pressed gently on Mei's left ASIS to check her hip alignment.

medical: palpation of the ASIS as a diagnostic landmark

Dr. Faisal marked the patient's right ASIS before beginning the pelvic surgery.

用法筆記

Normally written in capital letters (ASIS) and used only in medical or anatomical contexts. Not part of everyday English.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor checked my ASIS bone.
✅The doctor checked my ASIS.
💡The abbreviation already contains 'spine' (a bone), so adding 'bone' is redundant.
❌I bought the phone asis from the shop.' (meaning 'as is').
✅I bought the phone as is from the shop.
💡The phrase meaning 'in its current condition' is written as two separate words: 'as is'.