definitions

asymptomatic

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

adjective

showing no evidence of disease.

Nearby words

asymmetric time, asymmetric warfare, asymmetrical, asymmetrical warfare, asymmetry, asymptomatic, asymptote, asymptotic, asymptotic freedom, asynapsis, asynchronism

Origin of asymptomatic

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

Related forms

a·symp·to·mat·i·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for asymptomatically

asymptomatic

/ (æˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk, eɪ-) /

adjective

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

Derived Forms

asymptomatically, adverb
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Medicine definitions for asymptomatically

asymptomatic

[ ā′sĭmp-tə-măt′ĭk ]

adj.

Exhibiting or producing no symptoms.
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