asymptomatic
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təˈmæt adjective
showing no evidence of disease.
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asymptomatic (æˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk, eɪ-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| (of a disease or suspected disease) without symptoms; providing no subjective evidence of existence | |
| asympto'matically | |
| —adv | |
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Asymptomatic
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
asymptomatic
"without symptoms," 1932, from a-, privative prefix, + symptomatic (see symptom).
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Medical Dictionary
asymptomatic a·symp·to·mat·ic (ā'sĭmp-tə-māt'ĭk)
adj.
Exhibiting or producing no symptoms.
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Example sentences
The use of condoms during asymptomatic periods is still essential, even when patients are taking these medications.
Individuals who carry one copy of the gene are often called carriers and tend to be asymptomatic.
It will be even harder to persuade the asymptomatic to pop a daily pill or two for the public good.
Some cases are asymptomatic or can mirror other illnesses.
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