Meaning & use
symptom
A physical or mental sign that indicates the presence of an illness or condition.
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A persistent cough was the first symptom of his cold.
Doctors asked her to describe every symptom before making a diagnosis.
A note on using this word
Also used figuratively for a sign of a wider problem, as in "a symptom of deeper economic troubles."
Words with a similar meaning
signindication
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