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symptom

[simp-tuh

noun

any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.

a sign or indication of something.

Pathology. a phenomenon that arises from and accompanies a particular disease or disorder and serves as an indication of it.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin symptōma < Greek sýmptōma occurrence, that which falls together with something, equivalent to sym- sym- + ptō- (variant stem of píptein to fall) + -ma noun suffix of result

Related forms

pre·symp·tom, noun

Synonyms
2. signal, token, mark.

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Symptom is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

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Excessive sweating may also be a symptom of menopause.

So-called symptom validity tests were more helpful and did a decent job of separating the fakers from the sufferers.

Experts think of congestion as a symptom of market failure.

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Excessive sweating may also be a symptom of menopause.

So-called symptom validity tests were more helpful and did a decent job of separating the fakers from the sufferers.

Experts think of congestion as a symptom of market failure.

The white fungus ring around bats' noses is a symptom of the disease, but not necessarily the cause.

On occasion, this symptom can progress to difficult breathing, coma and death.

We see yet again that famine is a symptom of state control of individuals.

The first symptom was nausea, and the second symptom was more nausea.

Cold intolerance can be a symptom of a metabolic problem.

In that time, doctors must rely on intuition and pattern recognition-this symptom suggests that ailment-to reach a diagnosis.

The symptom of metabolic syndrome that appears first is usually obesity, so this is generally regarded as the underlying cause.

Fearful aggression is a symptom of low self-esteem because its objective is to be left alone.

Just the same, there is a rather large amount of symptom overlap from one diagnosis to another.

And to the person that posted mini-breakdowns, yes that is also a symptom.

Poor fuel economy can be a symptom of car trouble, or driver trouble.

Malaise is a symptom that can occur with almost any significant health condition.

Reading is a symptom of literacy, not the other way around.

They are also a symptom of dysfunctional political systems.

High bottled water use there is a symptom of a failure of the government to provide.

It's a growing symptom of a deeper social problem that is better discussed in another forum.

Anodontia of the lateral incisors almost never occurs in isolation, but rather as one symptom of a broader syndrome.

The primary symptom is extremely high blood pressure, and it can kill the baby and the mother.

The underlying cause of this symptom needs to be treated by a health care provider.

Today's application inflation is a cause and symptom of the uncertainty in admissions.

The inability to distinguish between sounds in quick succession is a symptom of dyslexia in people, too.

Today's conflict is merely a symptom of a greater problem, he says, one driven by habitat loss.

But insomnia can sometimes be a symptom of a larger problem.

The disease is so new that scientists are only now agreeing that the fungus is likely a cause, rather than a symptom.

Typically opisthotonos is a symptom of other conditions that are serious enough for a person to seek medical attention.

Reverence of the military is also a symptom of creeping nationalism and proto-fascism.

Sadly, the government chose to treat that outbreak as a security problem rather than as a symptom of wider social ills.

The first problem he noticed was a difficulty seeing at night, a common early symptom.

Too little insulin can lead to high levels of sugar in the blood, a symptom of diabetes.

The main symptom is pain in the upper right side or upper middle of the abdomen.

And illiquidity is a symptom of concerns about solvency.

They changed diets a little and have been symptom free for decades.

The size of the prostate does not determine symptom severity.

Pain is another nerve-related symptom susceptible to treatment by placebo.

In that case, conversion experiences are simply a symptom of a wider problem.

It may be caused by the hot flashes, or it may be an independent symptom of hormonal changes.

Deindustrialisation-the shrinkage of industrial jobs-is popularly perceived as a symptom of economic decline.

Politics aside, this event represents not a problem but a symptom of a larger problem.

Treatment depends on the type of symptom observed following immunization.

Shortness of breath or light-headedness during activity is often the first symptom.

In some people, the first symptom of asthma is a nonproductive cough.

In mild cases, the only symptom may be a mild tingling or burning at the site of the sting.

Pain with tender points is the primary symptom in fibromyalgia.

The main symptom is short or irregular menstrual cycles.

The main symptom is usually a small, non-painful lump beneath the skin.

The main symptom of ecthyma is a small blister with a red border that may be filled with pus.

The main symptom is clumsiness that slowly gets worse.

The main symptom is sudden swelling below the skin surface.

Severe dementia is uncommon, but in some cases, it is the first symptom of the disorder.

If the movement problem is a symptom of another medical condition, that condition should also be treated.

The main symptom of infertility is the inability to become pregnant.

The primary symptom is a sensation that you or the room is moving or spinning.

It can be hard to tell a spasm from angina pectoris, a symptom of heart disease.

Each symptom was a separate nuisance, nearly all remedied by a pill.

Arthritis may be a symptom of many virus-related illnesses.

The results could lead to approval of the first drug to treat a specific symptom of the disease.

Just as a cough can be a symptom of pneumonia, snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea.

Ergo, fat is a cause, not a symptom of insulin resistance.

Observers point to significantly lower rates of e-commerce as a symptom of this apprehension:.

Whatever the specifics, however, falling wages are a symptom of a sick economy.

The issues with co-authorship are merely a symptom of much deeper disfunctions in academia.

One symptom is the poor quality of meat traded in markets.

Chinese scientists say the drought is a symptom of global warming and overgrazing.

Pruritus is a dominant symptom of many skin diseases and also occurs in some diseases that affect the entire body.

And they're a symptom that can make the economy even sicker.

My take on all the honorifics and formality is not a matter of politeness but a symptom of a well-earned insecurity.

But it is also a symptom of mild paranoia about whether these firms can in their dotage still deliver perky growth.

Disorientation of movement and vision was a symptom of such poisoning.

It's ugly, probably a symptom of its cross platform-ness, and offers none of the features of the iPhone application:.

Poor feeding is a nonspecific symptom seen in newborn and young infants.

PowerPoint is not the problem, it is a symptom of the larger problem of student disengagement, which has existed for decades.

But its latest slide is merely a symptom of a worse malaise: the global financial system is under great strain.

By keeping a food diary and recording symptom flare-ups, patients can identify their sensitivities and avoid the culprit foods.

Stunted growth-one symptom of malnutrition-often leads to lower earnings.

Often times, it is stress-related as well as a possible symptom of an allergy.

Researchers reported that there is one symptom that apparently causes people to seek help more quickly: sweating.

Perhaps cheating could be viewed as a symptom of a disorder that needs treatment.

But the price-fixing show is also an alarming symptom of the governing elite's belief in its total administrative power.

The ailment of hypersensitivity, a symptom of the disease of political correctness, is breaking out in journalism.

Behavioral,etc intervention does have a degree of success, because it effects the symptom.

These trades are only a symptom of the full-riot-gear, all-hands-on-deck, man-the-battle-station panic.

The main symptom was echolalia, a quite discrete one to ascertain a diagnosis, but a psychatric one.

Its hysteria is but another symptom of a political virus that can't be quarantined and whose cure is as yet unknown.

The labour restrictions are in truth a symptom of a deeper malaise.

Its place in the world as an economic and cultural center is merely a symptom of its greatness.

Trading can also be a symptom of mismanagement of the in-game economy.

But their problems are a symptom of the underlying sovereign debt.

The authors describe alcoholism as a disease, but claim that alcoholic drinking is only a symptom of extreme selfishness.

Condemning an entire historical movement can be a symptom of intellectual laziness.

In some, this symptom progresses to blistering or peeling.

Yet sweatshops are only a symptom of poverty, not a cause, and banning them closes off one route out of.

The sporadic violence is not only a symptom of this economic malaise, but a contributing factor to.

The man's insistence that he is sane is perceived as a symptom of his madness.

More people visit emergency rooms for chest pain each year than for any other symptom except abdominal complaints.

Such self-defeating policies may be the symptom of deeper flaws in the body politic.

It's one more case of an attempt to treat the symptom instead of the cause.

The main symptom is a sad mood or a loss of interest in life.

The review led to a hefty increase in pay, a symptom also of a generally lax approach to public finances.

Salt intake and storage may be a symptom of the underlying process, rather than a cause.

The main symptom of this, prominently displayed on the billboard, is a deification of mathematics.

Excessive executive compensation of the past decade is both a symptom and a cause of the current economic mess.

The symptom or deficit is not intentionally produced or feigned.

Tekanic referred is instead a symptom of its weakness.

He identifies a susceptibility to the herd instinct, itself a symptom of financial euphoria.

But the large study, with real-world patients, found no significant effect on that symptom.

Psychiatrists are not certain whether sleep problems are a potential cause or a symptom of depression.

Very few drugs relieve a symptom as speedily as an over-the-counter decongestant nasal spray clears a stuffy nose.

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World English Dictionary

symptom (ˈsɪmptəm)

—n
1.	med Compare sign any sensation or change in bodily function experienced by a patient that is associated with a particular disease
2.	any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and regarded as evidence of its existence; indication

[C16: from Late Latin symptōma, from Greek sumptōma chance, from sumpiptein to occur, from syn- + piptein to fall]

'symptomless

—*adj*

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Word Origin & History

symptom

1540s, earlier sinthoma (late 14c.), from M.L. sinthoma "symptom of a disease," from L.L. symptoma, from Gk. symptoma (gen. symptomatos) "a happening, accident, disease," from stem of sympiptein "to befall," from syn- "together" + piptein "to fall," from PIE base *pet- "to rush, to fly" (see

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petition). Spelling altered in Eng. by influence of M.Fr. and L.L. forms. Symptomatic in general sense of "indicative (of)" is from 1751.

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Medical Dictionary

symptom symp·tom (sĭm'təm, sĭmp'-)
n.
An indication of disorder or disease, especially when experienced by an individual as a change from normal function, sensation, or appearance. Also called sign.

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Science Dictionary

symptom

(sĭm'təm) Pronunciation Key
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.

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