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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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18 after Brandon flagged down sheriff's deputies after her son was shot three times by the woman inside the Canyon Country house Lugo had entered without permission, sheriff's deputies said. The mother and son were arrested when they flagged down a sheriff's deputy to get directions to a local hospital. Standing at the side of the road, Angela flagged down an unidentified motorist and asked him to drive her to the sheriff's department. |
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