Meaning & Definition of word "Symptom"

Symptom

/ˈsɪmptəm/

1. A phenomenon or circumstance accompanying something and serving as evidence of it.
- Example: A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection.
2. A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
- Example: Fatigue is frequently reported as a symptom of depression.
3. An indicator of a problem or situation.
- Example: The rise in unemployment is a symptom of the economic crisis.
4. An indication that something is happening, especially an undesirable issue.
- Example: The error message is a symptom of a larger software malfunction.

●From Latin 'symptoma', meaning 'that which befalls', from Greek 'symptōma', meaning 'a happening, incident'.

symptoms of disease:

The characteristic features indicating an illness.

show symptoms:

To exhibit signs associated with a condition.

common cold symptoms:

Typical signs related to a cold, such as sneezing or coughing.

diagnosis:

The identification of the nature of an illness.

syndrome:

A group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality.

Meaning: Red flag

● Example Sentence: That headache is a red flag; you might want to see a doctor.

Meaning: Warning sign

● Example Sentence: Feeling tired all the time is a warning sign.