plural noun
- essential body functions, comprising pulse rate, body temperature, and respiration, used as a measure of health or physical condition.
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
pl.n.
- The rates or values indicating an individual’s pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- The pulse rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and usually blood pressure of an individual.
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.