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/vaɪtəl saɪnz/ · vi.tal.sings
noun
- A set of measurements of a patient's condition taken regularly to assess the state of bodily functions. The nurse checked the patient's vital signs every hour to monitor their recovery.
noun
- A set of measurements that indicate the state of a person's or animal's bodily functions, such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure. The doctor took the patient's vital signs to determine the severity of their illness.
Synonyms
Did you know? The term 'vital signs' is often used interchangeably with 'vitals', but 'vitals' is more commonly used in informal contexts, such as in emergency situations.