indication

indicio, señal

Algo que muestra que existe una situación o que puede ocurrir algo.

En inglés sencillo: Something that shows that a situation exists or that something may happen.

• Her smile was a good indication.
• The empty shelves gave an indication of rising demand.
• We found no indication that anyone had entered.

Cómo se usa: indication of something (His smile was an indication of relief.); indication that… (There is no indication that prices will fall.)

Sinónimos: sign, signal, clue

Expresiones frecuentes: an indication of something, early indication, clear indication, give an indication

indicación

Enfermedad, situación o señal que justifica usar un tratamiento concreto.

En inglés sencillo: A medical condition or sign that gives a reason to use a particular treatment.

• The doctor checked the drug's approved indications.
• Persistent pain can be an indication for further treatment.
• There was no clinical indication for surgery.

Cómo se usa: indication for something (Severe bleeding may be an indication for surgery.)

Antónimos: contraindication

Expresiones frecuentes: indication for surgery, approved indication, clinical indication