vitals
noun/ˈvaɪtəlz/
Frequency rank: #18,614 most common English word
Meaning
the key measurements of a person's body functions, such as pulse, temperature, and blood pressure.
Example sentence
The nurse checked the patient's vitals before the doctor arrived.
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