symptom
Meaning: A physical or mental sign of illness; an indication of a problem
A symptom is a physical or mental feature that indicates the presence of a disease or condition. More broadly, it can refer to any sign or indication of something, especially something undesirable. Symptoms are what patients report, as opposed to signs which doctors observe.
Examples
- A persistent cough can be a symptom of various conditions. 持续咳嗽可能是各种疾病的症状。Una tos persistente puede ser síntoma de varias afecciones.持続的な咳は様々な状態の症状である可能性があります。지속적인 기침은 다양한 질환의 증상일 수 있습니다.
- The protests are a symptom of wider social unrest. 抗议活动是更广泛社会动荡的征兆。Las protestas son un síntoma de malestar social más amplio.抗議活動はより広い社会不安の兆候です。시위는 더 넓은 사회 불안의 징후입니다.
- If you experience any of these symptoms, consult your doctor. 如果您出现这些症状中的任何一种,请咨询医生。Si experimenta alguno de estos síntomas, consulte a su médico.これらの症状のいずれかがある場合は、医師に相談してください。이러한 증상 중 하나라도 있으면 의사와 상담하세요.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek 'symptoma' meaning 'a happening, accident, misfortune', from 'sympiptein' (to fall together, happen to), from 'syn-' (together) + 'piptein' (to fall). The medical sense of 'a sign of disease' dates from the 16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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