symptom
noun
any phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.
symptoms
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pluralof symptom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Some of the common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, external are painful, similar to musculoskeletal pain or symptoms of fibromyalgia.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Other symptoms include mild dementia that involves short-term memory loss, a lack of interest in daily activities and difficulty completing routine tasks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Embassy in Havana began reporting strange sounds and feelings of nausea and brain fog, a cluster of symptoms that became known as Havana syndrome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Even when everyone speaks the same language, patients and doctors struggle to communicate about symptoms, treatment options, and risks.
From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026
Leprosy—now known as Hansen’s disease—is caused by a tiny rod-shaped germ called Mycobacterium leprae that enters the body through the air and quietly stews before showing its symptoms.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
