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symptom
[ simp-tuhm ]
noun
- any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.
- a sign or indication of something.
Synonyms: , ,
- Pathology. a phenomenon that arises from and accompanies a particular disease or disorder and serves as an indication of it.
symptom
/ ˈɪə /
noun
- med any sensation or change in bodily function experienced by a patient that is associated with a particular disease Compare sign
- any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and regarded as evidence of its existence; indication
symptom
/ ĭ′ə /
- A subjective indication of a disorder or disease, such as pain, nausea or weakness. Symptoms may be accompanied by objective signs of disease such as abnormal laboratory test results or findings during a physical examination.
- Compare sign
Derived Forms
- ˈ⳾ٴdz, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ·⳾tdz noun
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of symptom1
Example Sentences
For some, the itch caused by contact continues to haunt them with what’s known as a memory response; symptoms can be triggered even without another exposure.
Measles is a highly contagious virus that presents as a rash and cold-like symptoms for many patients, and can lead to serious or fatal complications for others.
Both say these symptoms have improved, but some haven’t fully disappeared.
But the issue is not some club that scans more “corny” than cool, a symptom of the moral corruption in Washington but not its cause.
Despite the severity of these symptoms, patients feel left behind by the medical system, and the community has fought for decades to gain recognition for their condition.
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