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vital sign
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Vital signs
Vital signs (often shortened to just vitals) are a group of the 4 to 6 most important signs that indicate the status of the body’s (life-sustaining) functions. These measurements are taken to help assess the general physical health of a person, give clues to possible diseases, and show progress toward recovery. The normal ranges for a person’s vital signs vary with age, weight, gender, and overall health.
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vital sign
Noun
1. sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition; "he was still alive but his vital signs were weak"
(hypernym) sign
(hyponym) body temperature, blood heat
