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symptom Definition

symp·tom (simp′təm)

noun

  1. any circumstance, event, or condition that accompanies something and indicates its existence or occurrence; sign; indication
  2. Med. any condition accompanying or resulting from a disease or a physical disorder and serving as an aid in diagnosis

Etymology: altered (infl. by LL or Gr) < ME symthoma < ML sinthoma < LL symptoma < Gr symptōma, anything that has befallen one, casualty < sympiptein, to fall together, happen < syn-, together + piptein, to fall: see feather

symptom Synonyms

symptom

n.

mark, sign, token, indication, trait, manifestation.

symptom Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • menopause: Another situation in which the CSM advises that HRT should not be started is in healthy women who have no symptoms of the menopause.
  • meningitis: Danger signals associated with neck pain In some cases, neck pain may be a symptom of meningitis.
  • schizophrenia: There is better evidence that cannabis use can exacerbate the symptoms of schizophrenia.
  • depression: If you don't get treatment the symptoms of depression may go on for a very long time, sometimes months or years.
  • poisoning: The symptoms of poisoning from ingesting of the plant include burning in the mouth.
  • hypoglycaemia: If you recognize the symptoms of hypoglycaemia, you can usually deal with the situation easily by taking sugar.

Converse of object

  • relieve: Only a part of the prostate gland - not the whole gland is removed, in order to relieve urinary symptoms.
  • alleviate: This raises the possibility of future drugs being able to provide a cure, rather than alleviating the symptoms of the disease.
  • treat: However, there are many ways of treating the symptoms of arthritis.

Adjective modifier

  • menopausal: Services available Most women will suffer from distressing menopausal symptoms.
  • flu-like: If you are suffering from chronic flu-like symptoms, see your doctor and ask him if it could be a low-level CO poisoning.
  • depressive: However, long term exposure to ecstasy may result in increased depressive symptoms.
  • respiratory: Some people also experience mild respiratory symptoms at the outset.
  • mild: Some people also experience mild respiratory symptoms at the outset.
  • urinary: Only a part of the prostate gland - not the whole gland is removed, in order to relieve urinary symptoms.

Modifies a noun

severity: The new guidelines suggest that it should be classified on the basis of symptom duration and/or severity.

Noun used with modifier

  • withdrawal: Thanks for letting me know what I should expect in terms of withdrawal symptoms.
  • asthma: The link between salt intake and asthma symptoms has been investigated in a number of studies.
  • menopause: Menopause symptoms are Nature's wake-up call to let you know you need to start paying more attention to your health.
  • flu: Flu symptoms may last for up to a week before you begin to feel better.