A1 noun Neutro

sign

/saɪn/

A medical sign is a physical fact that a doctor finds during an exam. It is something that can be seen, felt, or measured, like a red mark or a high temperature.

Exemplos

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The red spots on his skin are a sign of a fever.

The red spots on his skin are a sign of a fever.

2

The doctor looked for any physical sign of injury.

The doctor looked for any physical sign of injury.

3

Is that cough a sign of a cold or just allergies?

Is that cough a sign of a cold or just allergies?

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sign
Verb
signify
Advérbio
significantly
Adjetivo
significant
Relacionado
signal
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Dica de memorização

Remember: A Sign is something the doctor can See (both start with 'S').

Quiz rápido

A high temperature is a physical _____ of an infection.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

1

The red spots on his skin are a sign of a fever.

everyday

The red spots on his skin are a sign of a fever.

2

The doctor looked for any physical sign of injury.

formal

The doctor looked for any physical sign of injury.

3

Is that cough a sign of a cold or just allergies?

informal

Is that cough a sign of a cold or just allergies?

4

A clinical sign is an objective finding observed by a healthcare professional.

academic

A clinical sign is an objective finding observed by a healthcare professional.

5

The health insurance company tracks signs of chronic illness in the population.

business

The health insurance company tracks signs of chronic illness in the population.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sign
Verb
signify
Advérbio
significantly
Adjetivo
significant
Relacionado
signal

Colocações comuns

vital signs vital signs
warning sign warning sign
early sign early sign
physical sign physical sign
show signs show signs

Frases Comuns

vital signs

vital signs

show signs of

show signs of

early warning sign

early warning sign

Frequentemente confundido com

sign vs symptom

A sign is something a doctor sees; a symptom is something a patient feels (like pain).

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Notas de uso

Use 'sign' when talking about things that are visible or can be measured by a machine, like blood pressure. It is used with 'of' to show the cause, like 'a sign of infection'.

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Erros comuns

Don't use 'sign' to describe things only the patient knows, like a headache; call those 'symptoms' instead.

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Dica de memorização

Remember: A Sign is something the doctor can See (both start with 'S').

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'signum', which means a mark, token, or image.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (plural: signs) Usually followed by 'of' + noun Commonly follows the verb 'show' or 'exhibit'
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Contexto cultural

In Western medicine, 'vital signs' specifically refers to temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure.

Quiz rápido

A high temperature is a physical _____ of an infection.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Mais palavras de medicine

physician

A1

A physician is a person who is trained and licensed to practice medicine. They examine patients, diagnose illnesses, and provide treatments to help people stay healthy.

paramedic

A1

A paramedic is a person trained to give emergency medical care to people who are seriously ill or injured. They usually work in ambulances and help patients before they reach a hospital.

pharmacist

A1

A pharmacist is a healthcare professional who is trained to prepare and give out medicines to patients. They also provide expert advice on how to use medications safely and manage minor health issues.

therapist

A1

A therapist is a trained professional who helps people with mental, emotional, or physical problems. They use specific methods like talking or physical exercises to help their patients feel better and improve their lives.

dentist

A1

A dentist is a medical professional who specializes in the care of teeth and gums. They perform check-ups, cleanings, and repairs like fillings to help maintain oral health.

psychiatrist

A1

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who focuses on mental health. They help people with emotional or mental problems and can prescribe medicine to help them recover.

neurologist

A1

A neurologist is a special doctor who treats problems with the brain, nerves, and spinal cord. They help people who have bad headaches, memory loss, or trouble moving their bodies.

ward

A1

A ward is a large room or a specific area in a hospital where patients stay and receive care. It usually contains several beds and is organized by the type of medical treatment provided.

CT scan

A1

A CT scan is a medical test that uses X-rays and a computer to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body. It helps doctors see bones, organs, and tissues clearly to find health problems.

dermatologist

A1

A dermatologist is a medical doctor who focuses on health problems related to the skin, hair, and nails. People visit this doctor to treat things like rashes, acne, or to check their skin for diseases.

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