TITLE

sign

PUB. DATE

January 2005

SOURCE

Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary;2005, p1997

SOURCE TYPE

Book

DOC. TYPE

Reference Entry

ABSTRACT

A definition of the term "sign" is presented. The term has multiple meanings one of which refers to a symbol or abbreviation, especially one used in pharmacy. It also means any objective evidence or manifestation of an illness or disordered function of the body. Signs are apparent to observers, as opposed to symptoms, which may be obvious only to the patient.

ACCESSION #

21245677

 

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