Medical Dictionary
observation
noun ob·ser·va·tion \ˌäb-sər-ˈvā-shən, -zər-\
Medical Definition of OBSERVATION
1
: the noting of a fact or occurrence (as in nature) often involving the measurement of some magnitude with suitable instruments <temperature observations>; also : a record so obtained
2
: close watch or examination (as to monitor or diagnose a condition) <postoperative observation> <psychiatric observation>
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