Bearraccs's definitions

greens

Basic clothes worn by all medical staff in the operating room - unisex string-tie cotton of a distinctive green color designed to show blood spatters. More shapeless and characterless even than scrubs.

I almost didn't recognize Dr. Blank - I've never seen him out of greens before.

by Bearraccs June 16, 2007

Popcat

The straight-up spring that a cat makes when taken completely by surprise by sudden movements, such as by a toaster, a small dog, human toes, or an evil cucumber. May have a backwards component. May be used for similar reactions by humans.

The printer came on suddenly and Fluffy went popcat and fell off the desk.

by Bearraccs November 20, 2019

copd

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Common term for lung diseases such as emphysema or asthma. Also Common Old Person's Disease, referring to the fact that COPD shows up mostly in the over-50 group.

The doctor told her that her COPD was due to her 2-pack-a-day habit.

by Bearraccs June 14, 2007