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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
Other 51Թ Forms
- presymptom noun
- ˈ⳾ٴdz adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of symptom1
Example Sentences
Partisan polarization and voter alienation are key symptoms of worldwide democratic backsliding.
You're not alone - around one in five people are allergic to pollen and the culprit is usually grass, although trees can also trigger symptoms.
Ms Mincherton said more awareness was needed over the signs and symptoms of meningitis to ensure other families do not suffer the same heartache.
Although it is unclear what is behind the rise, the IFS has said it could be down to better recognition of autistic spectrum disorder symptoms, particularly in girls.
Times columnist Bill Plaschke writes about his experience taking a boxing class to help fight Parkinson’s disease symptoms.
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