signature, adj.

[Paul Frank]

The common adjective "signature," meaning distinguishing, defining,
typical or quintessential, is not in the OED.

"Traumatic brain injury is considered the 'signature injury' of
soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Paul

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