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flag, n 1. a type of indicator used for identification. 2. a label that signals the occurrence of some medical condition (“red flag”). flag see udder edema. flag Lab medicine A determined value on a diagnostic test at or above which a certain action is taken; eg fasting glucose > 7.8 mmol/L–US: > 140 mg/dL, is a flag for notifying the attending physician, who might not otherwise suspect DM. See Decision level, Panic value, Red flag. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although the battle at Fort Wagner in 1863 ends in Union retreat, Carney braces his troops, including young Ned, by bravely carrying the flag through battle despite being wounded. But flying past the Statue of Liberty and ground zero next Sunday, carrying the flag of California to the people of New York, well, you'd have to have a heart of stone not to take a big gulp on that one. The profit that comes out of this is the tremendous satisfaction of carrying the flag for a victim. |
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