vital signs
plural noun
essential body functions, comprising pulse rate, body temperature, and respiration, used as a measure of health or physical condition.
Words nearby vital signs
vital force, vital function, vital index, vital pulp, vital red, vital signs, vital stain, vital staining, vital statistics, vitalian, vitalism
Origin of vital signs
First recorded in 1915–20
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British Dictionary definitions for vital signs
vital signs
pl n
med indications that a person is still alive. Vital signs include a heartbeat, a pulse that can be felt, breathing, and body temperature
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Medical definitions for vital signs
vital signs
pl.n.
The rates or values indicating an individual's pulse, temperature, and respiration.
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Scientific definitions for vital signs
vital signs
The pulse rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and usually blood pressure of an individual.
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Cultural definitions for vital signs
vital signs
The pulse rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and rate of respiration of a person. The vital signs are usually measured to obtain a quick evaluation of the person's general physical condition.
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