signa

verb imperative sig·na \ˈsig-nə\

Definition of SIGNA

: write on label

Latin, indicate, mark, imperative of signare

First Known Use: 1896

Medical Dictionary

verb imperative sig·na \ˈsig-nə\

: write on label—used to introduce the signature in writing a prescription; abbreviation S, Sig

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