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vital signs
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vital signs
(noun)
vital signs
noun
vital signs
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of VITAL SIGNS
[
plural
]
:
important body functions (such as breathing and heartbeat) that are measured to see if someone is alive or healthy
The patient's
vital signs
were normal.
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