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medical alert jewelry

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Metallic bracelets and necklaces documenting patient's preexisting health conditions and known allergies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: emergency-medicine, medicine, sciences

Examples

  • Patients who know they are allergic to iodine and have a history of syncopes will usually wear medical alert jewelry to inform responders of this medical history.

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