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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
- 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 Word Forms
- ·⳾tdz noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of symptom1
Example Sentences
First recognized as a developmental disorder in 1978, autism is a spectrum disorder, meaning that symptoms vary by person.
Rabies is almost always fatal in humans once someone begins to show symptoms, according to the Health Care Agency.
"If people want to take the risk and drink it, at least they've been educated and then they might even be able to spot some of the symptoms if they do happen to drink it."
Despite the severe symptoms, it took eight years for doctors to diagnose the Clevedon woman with endometriosis.
Mrs Cook's symptoms worsened over the following months: her appetite "diminished", she needed to urinate more and by September 2021 her stomach had distended to the point that she looked pregnant.
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