What is the word for referring to the patient's standard measurements (like heartbeat, blood pressure, etc)?
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9Are you thinking of vital signs?– deadratFeb 26, 2016 at 21:45
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3Or possibly biometrics.– Hot LicksFeb 26, 2016 at 21:49
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A simple web search on "heartbeat blood pressure temperature" turns up vital signs.– chosterFeb 26, 2016 at 21:59
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Consider "vital parameters". Vital data may also be monitored.– GraffitoFeb 26, 2016 at 22:04
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These base statistics about a living organism are collectively referred to as Vital Signs. Or "Vitals" for short.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vital_signs
Each of the examples you list is itself a "primary vital sign".
