v. 1) to write one's signature on a document, including an "X" by...

Any objective evidence of disease, as opposed to a symptom, which is, by nature, subjective. For example, gross blood in the stool is a sign of disease; it is evidence that can be recognized by the patient, physician, nurse, or someone else. Abdominal pain is a symptom; it is something only the patient can perceive.

A neurologic reflex that constitutes an important medical examination based upon what the big toe does when the sole of the foot is stroked. If the big toe goes up, that may well mean trouble. The Babinski sign is obtained by stimulating the external portion (the outside) of the sole. The examiner begins the stimulation back at the heel and goes fo [..]

A scaly, patchy redness over the knuckles seen in patients with dermatomyositis, an inflammatory muscle disorder. (See polymyositis).

A clinical hallmark of meningitis, inflammation of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The test for Kernig sign is done by having the person lie supine (flat on the back), flex the thigh so that it is at a right angle to the trunk, and completely extend the leg at the knee joint. If the leg cannot be completely extended [..]

Sudden transient electric-like shocks extending down the spine triggered by flexing the head forward. Due to a disorder such as compression of the cervical spine (the portion of the spinal cord within the neck). One patient who experienced Lhermitte sign wrote that: "Looking down to sign a hotel register, I felt a spasm like an electric curren [..]

A sign to detect hydrocephalus and brain abscess. Percussion (tapping) on the skull at a particular spot (near the junction of the frontal, temporal and parietal bones) yields an unusually resonant sound in the presence of hydrocephalus or a brain abscess. Named for Sir William Macewen (1848-1924), a surgeon in Glascow, Scotland who also described [..]

An examination test that is used by doctors to detect an irritated nerve. Tinel's sign is performed by lightly banging (percussing) over the nerve to elicit a sensation of tingling or "pins and needles" in the distribution of the nerve. For example, in a person with carpal tunnel syndrome where the median nerve is compressed at the w [..]

An important neurologic test based upon what the toes do when the sole of the foot is stimulated. If the big toe goes up, that may mean trouble. The toe sign, also called the Babinski reflex, is obtained by stimulating the external portion (the outside) of the sole. The examiner begins the stimulation back at the heel and goes forward to the base o [..]

In medicine, a sign is something found during a physical exam or from a laboratory test that shows that a person may have a condition or disease. Some examples of signs are fever, swelling, skin rash, [..]

Objective evidence of a disease, deformity or an effect induced by an agent, perceptible to an examining physician.

Evidence of a disease or condition perceived by a physician or person other than the patient

an objective indication or evidence of disease discovered on examination of a patient. Contrast with symptom.

c. 1300, "to make the sign of the cross," from Old French signier "to make a sign (to someone); to mark," from Latin signare "to set a mark upon, mark out, designate; mark wit [..]

early 13c., "gesture or motion of the hand," especially one meant to communicate something, from Old French signe "sign, mark," from Latin signum "identifying mark, token, ind [..]

Something that stands for or represents something else and bears a natural, nonarbitrary relationship to it. For example, dark clouds, thunder, and lightning are signs of rain. [IRW]

In linguistics, Ferdinand de Saussure bases his theory of signification (semiology) upon the sign, i.e., an arbitrary mark, sound, or gesture that becomes imbued with meaning because it is part of a l [..]

An entity that signifies another entity. Often a publicly displayed board giving information

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN). SIGN was established in 1993 to sponsor and support the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines for the NHS in Scotland.

Direct evidence of a damaging factor (for example, a pest or pathogen itself, secretions, insect webbing, or chemical residue).

gestural: used of the language of the deaf a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain&a [..]

An indication of a disorder that is detected by a clinician or other observer who examines the person affected. Unlike with symptoms, a patient does not necessarily notice or complain of a sign and ma [..]

 to give an omen.

A symbol that identifies a number as being either positive or negative. A positive sign is +; a negative sign is -. These two signs are also used to indicate addition and subtraction, respectively.

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manifestation

indication

A lettered board or graphic symbol intended to identify a place or building, provide information, or give directions, notice, or warning (see this example).

1 : to affix a signature to : ratify or attest by hand or seal [ a bill into law] ;specif : to write or mark something (as a signature) on (a document) as an acknowledgment of one's intention to [..]

Any visual display with words or symbols designed to convey information or attract attention. Return to TOP

Any device, structure, display or placard which is affixed to, placed on or in proximity to, or displayed from within a building to attract the attention of the public for the purposes fo advertising, [..]

see signification

To apply a digital signature

(n) a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)(n) a public display of a message(n) any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a me [..]

A sign is an indication that something is not right in the body; defined as things that can be seen by a doctor, nurse or other health care professional; fever, rapid breathing rate and abnormal breat [..]

In medicine, a sign is something that can be detected or measured, in contrast to a symptom, which is generally a subjective experience of disease. For example, a sign might be something such as blood [..]

(n) objective evidence of an illness or condition. Signs are more definitive and obvious than a symptom, which is usually considered more subjective.

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A structure used to display information regarding a product or service. An Out of Home face is a sign.

v. firmar, suscribir, consignar su firma

Any structure used to display information regarding a product or service. An outdoor unit is a sign.

Clinical or physiological indicators that precede the onset of Disease.

The signs of Life that may be monitored or measured, namely Pulse Rate, Respiratory rate, Body Temperature, and Blood Pressure.

At the conclusion of negotiations, State representatives may sign the text of a treaty to indicate their State’s intention to abide by a treaty. For most States, there is a further requirement that a [..]

Indication or evidence of disease, for example weakness, coughing, or diarrhea.

Any objective evidence of a disease, that is, such evidence as is perceptible to the examining physician, as opposed to the subjective sensations (symptoms) of the patient.

"Sign" means, with the present intent to authenticate or adopt a record: (a) To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or (b) To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic s [..]

  Something that is able to be observed objectively by a clinician (e.g., restlessness).

Signature

Any abnormality indicative of a disease, discoverable on examination of the patient, i.e., an objective indication of disease.

In Ferdinand de Saussure’s linguistics, the pair formed in the relation of a signifier to a signified, the essence of relations among meaningful units in a language.

objective evidence or finding of a disease that can be seen and understood by a doctor.

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An indicator that a person may have something wrong with them. Signs are determined via a physical examination or test results, e.g. an enlarged prostate gland or low blood counts.