medical alert jewelry

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medical alert jewelry (uncountable)

  1. (emergency medicine) Metallic bracelets and necklaces documenting patient's preexisting health conditions and known allergies.
    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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