monitor

Definition / meaning of monitor

In medicine, to regularly watch and check a person or condition to see if there is any change. Also refers to a device that records and/or displays patient data, such as for an electrocardiogram (EKG).

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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