symptom
noun
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Definition of symptom
1a
: subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance
broadly
: something that indicates the presence of bodily disorder
b
: an evident reaction by a plant to a pathogen
2a
: something that indicates the existence of something else
symptoms of an inner turmoil
b
: a slight indication : trace
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Other Words from symptom
symptomless
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Examples of symptom in a Sentence
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Following an investigation, Maryland's board of regents announced that the athletic training staff did not adhere to protocol when treating McNair's heatstroke symptoms at the workout. — Jenna West, SI.com, "Maryland Players and More Pay Tribute to Jordan McNair After 79â0 Win," 31 Aug. 2019 The sudden onset of these mysterious illnesses and the patients' severe and distinctive symptoms have led investigators to focus on contaminants, rather than standard vaping products that have been in wide use for many years. — Author: Lena H. Sun, Laurie Mcginley, Anchorage Daily News, "As vaping-related lung illnesses spike, investigators eye contaminants," 30 Aug. 2019 Most humans struck with the infection suffer few or no symptoms, and otters that contract less dangerous parasitic strains often emerge relatively unscathed. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Parasite Spread by House Cats Is Killing Californiaâs Sea Otters," 30 Aug. 2019 The money came from fundraising efforts in the name of the Fox 8 reporter, who died suddenly after suffering flu symptoms at the end of 2017. — John Benson, cleveland.com, "New St. Albert the Great at Assumption Academy broadcast studio dedicated to Fox 8 reporter Kathleen Cochrane DePiero," 29 Aug. 2019 Other possible side effects of the keto diet are flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, loss of muscle mass, and ketoacidosis (or acidic blood). — Samantha Lauriello, Health.com, "No, You Probably Shouldnât Put Your Kids on KetoâHereâs Why," 29 Aug. 2019 The neurological disorder causes tremors, slowed movement and balance problems, among other symptoms, and eventually leads to dementia. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "âSuper Smellerâ Grandmother Can Detect Parkinsonâs Disease by Peopleâs Scent," 29 Aug. 2019 Earlier this month, the agency said the investigation had widened to 127 reports of seizures or other neurological symptoms linked to e-cigarettes between 2010 and 2019. — Anna Edney, Fortune, "Juul and Other E-Cigarette Devices Are Under Investigation by the FDA as Possible Cause of Seizures," 29 Aug. 2019 The National Institutes of Health acknowledges that 30% of users develop dependence and withdrawal symptoms with the long-term use of marijuana. — Sandra Woien, The Conversation, "Should investors buy marijuana stocks?," 29 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'symptom.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for symptom
symptom
noun
English Language Learners Definition of symptom
: a change in the body or mind which indicates that a disease is present
: a change which shows that something bad exists : a sign of something bad
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symptom
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Kids Definition of symptom
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: a noticeable change in the body or its functions that indicates the presence of a disease or other disorder
2
: indication sense 2, sign
Loss of jobs is a symptom of a weakening economy.
symptom
noun
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Medical Definition of symptom
: subjective evidence of disease or physical disturbance observed by the patient
headache is a symptom of many diseases visual disturbances may be a symptom of retinal arteriosclerosis
broadly
: something that indicates the presence of a physical disorder â compare sign sense 2
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