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Vocabulary Entry
symptom
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
Example Sentences
"Coughing is a common symptom of the flu."
"The doctor noted her symptoms before making a diagnosis."
"High fever can be a severe symptom of an infection."
V
verb
To show or indicate a condition, usually in a clinical sense.
Example Sentences
"The rash may symptom a more serious underlying issue."
"Doctors often look for signs that symptom an illness."
"In this case, the headache could symptom dehydration."