Medical Dictionary

vigilance

noun vig·i·lance \ˈvij-ə-lən(t)s\

Medical Definition of VIGILANCE

:  the quality or state of being wakeful and alert :  degree of wakefulness or responsiveness to stimuli
vig·i·lant \-lənt\ adjective

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