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vital signs

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plural noun

essential body functions, comprising pulse rate, body temperature, and respiration, used as a measure of health or physical condition.

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Origin of vital signs

First recorded in 1915–20

Words nearby vital signs

Vitallium, vitalometer, vital pulp, vital red, vitals, vital signs, vital stain, vital staining, vital statistics, vitamer, vitamin
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Words related to vital signs

temperature, pulse rate, vital sign

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.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Scientific definitions for vital signs

vital signs

The pulse rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and usually blood pressure of an individual.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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.

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.