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asymptomatic

[ ey-simp-tuh-mat-ik, ey-simp- ]
/ eɪˌsɪmp təˈmæt ɪk, ˌeɪ sɪmp- /

adjective

showing no evidence of disease.

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Origin of asymptomatic

First recorded in 1930–35; a-6 + symptomatic

OTHER WORDS FROM asymptomatic

a·symp·to·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb

Words nearby asymptomatic

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British Dictionary definitions for asymptomatic

asymptomatic
/ (æˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk, eɪ-) /

adjective

(of a disease or suspected disease) without symptoms; providing no subjective evidence of existence

Derived forms of asymptomatic

asymptomatically, adverb
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Medical definitions for asymptomatic

asymptomatic
[ ā′sĭmp-tə-măt′ĭk ]

adj.

Exhibiting or producing no symptoms.
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