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Why and When 'Very Unique' Is Wrong. Capitalizing 'Delta Variant' (or Not). Happy to You.

Grammar Girl Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

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Don't Capitalize Diseased Names

Many diseased names are actually descriptive when look at their origin. For example, measles comes from the middle english word that means little spot. While measles and mumps may seem like names, they're actually descriptions or at least they started out that way. The most important thing for a publication is to pick a way of doing it and be consistent.

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