CEFR B1

symptom

noun

Meaning

A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Examples

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
The patient reported several symptoms, including fatigue and dizziness.

Synonyms: sign, indication, manifestation

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symptom (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪmptəm/

Definition

A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Examples

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
The patient reported several symptoms, including fatigue and dizziness.
Doctors look for a cluster of symptoms to diagnose an illness.

How to Use symptom

symptom of (prepositional phrase): Indicating a particular disease or condition. — "Headache is a symptom of stress."

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