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Vital Signs
VSgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
Physiological measurements indicating body's basic functions: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, weight, height.
Standard Abbreviation
VS
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
vs VARCHAR(100), -- Vital Signs
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
vs as vital_signs
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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