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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However, an important question has remained: Can these tests reliably predict whether someone with normal cognitive function will eventually develop symptoms?
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
Aneurin Bevan health board said it recognised how "distressing it can be for parents when their child is seriously unwell, particularly when symptoms are complex and difficult to diagnose".
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Ebola is a rare, deadly disease caused by a virus, and symptoms come on suddenly.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Those who suspect they have Lewy body dementia symptoms should contact a neurologist or a clinician trained in either geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry for an evaluation, Vossel said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
He says my sudden shyness was one of the most heartbreaking symptoms of being separated from us for so long.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
