indication

兆候、しるし

ある状況が存在することや、何かが起こる可能性を示すもの。

やさしい英語で： 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.

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

類義語： sign, signal, clue

よく使う表現： an indication of something, early indication, clear indication, give an indication

適応

特定の治療を行う理由となる病気や状態、症状。

やさしい英語で： 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.

使い方： indication for something (Severe bleeding may be an indication for surgery.)

反対語： contraindication

よく使う表現： indication for surgery, approved indication, clinical indication