âIt's a portmanteau word, from calidid and tierra (land or soil).â âThe portmanteau is out of fashion but the portmanteau word is not.â âIt is written in a unique and extremely difficult style, making use of puns and portmanteau words (using at least 40 languages besides English), and a very wide range of allusion.â
uh (US) 1  Expression of confusion or uncertainty. 2  Space filler or pause during conversation.
Abbreviations or the University Health Services (UHS) â Specific Abbreviations List (Exhibit I). PURPOSE. To ensure that the words used in the abbreviated form are understood by all staff members and. comply with the medical standard. To define abbreviations specific to UHS that may be used in the medical record.