vital signs

plural noun

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

vital signs

plural noun

1. med indications that a person is still alive. Vital signs include a heartbeat, a pulse that can be felt, breathing, and body temperature

vital signs

1. The pulse rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and usually blood pressure of an individual.

vital signs

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vital signs¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

The other four vital signs for a female are temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate.

From BBC

England coach Tuchel only has seven more games before he names his squad for next summer's World Cup, but the vital signs of serious progress have yet to be detected.

From BBC

First responders found Warner without vital signs, and he was taken to the morgue.

From Los Angeles Times

She was asked to make a video call and check her husband's vital signs to confirm he had died.

From BBC

Police said Mr Banta's former girlfriend was around six-weeks pregnant when she went for a check up with her doctor, who told her the baby was healthy and had "a strong heartbeat" and vital signs.

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