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In medical terms, a symptom is a subjective indication of a disease or other physical condition.
For example, itchy eyes, sneezing, and swollen lips are some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Definitions of symptom on the Web: * (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease * anything that accompanies X and is regarded as an indication of X's existence
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn * A symptom is a manifestation of a disease, indicating the nature of the disease, which is noticed by the patient. This may be contrasted to signs which are observed by a medical practitioner. A symptom is subjective, observed by the patient, and not measured.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symptom * Anything that indicates, or is characteristic of, the presence of something else; especially a perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a patient that is indicative of a disease or disorder
en.wiktionary.org/wiki/symptom * Something that indicates the presence of a disease.
science-education.nih.gov/supplements/nih5/Mental/other/glossary.htm * A change from normal structure, function, or sensation as would be experienced by the patient and indicative of disease.
www.gauchercare.com/patient/resources/gc_pt_glossary.asp * A subjectively perceived problem or complaint reported by the patient. In multiple sclerosis, common symptoms include visual problems, fatigue, sensory changes, weakness or paralysis of limbs, tremor, lack of coordination, poor balance, bladder or bowel changes, and psychological changes.
www.dhmc.org/webpage.cfm * Any indication of disease noticed or felt by a patient; in contrast, a sign of an illness is an objective observation.
www.copd-international.com/Library/glossary.htm * evidence of disease or damage.
www.hcs.Ohio-state.edu/mg/manual/glossary.htm * A sign of disease. Having to urinate often is a symptom of Diabetes.
mercyweb.org/childrens/conditions/condition_t.aspx * Subjective evidence of a patient's condition, such evidence as perceived by the patient.
www.kansaschirofoundation.org/glossary.html * The external and internal reactions or alterations of a plant as a result of a disease or insect.
www.fs.fed.us/r3/resources/health/field-guide/glossary.shtml * A sign or an indication of a disorder.
elearning.autism.net/en/mod/glossary/view.php * A personal mental or physical event or feeling that the person considers abnormal and indicative of underlying disease.
www.snowdenmentalhealth.com/glossary.mgi * An indication of illness felt by patient: an indication of a disease or other disorder, especially one experienced by the patient.
www.fightingfatigue.org/ * A warning signal sent from the tissues, organs and muscles to the brain that damage has occurred, and still may be occurring. Often symptoms are the last signs of disease/dysfunction, and the first things to resolve as healing occurs. Common symptoms are pain, tingling, and numbness. ...
fortwaltonbeachphysicaltherapy.com/glossaryofterms/glossary-s.html * Something that a patient experiences in his or her body that is different from what is normal, and that may be the result of a disease or its treatment.
www.alimta.com/common_pages/glossary.jsp * subjective evidence or personal findings of a disease as experienced and recognized by the patient.
www.myositis.org/template/page.cfm * A noticeable change in the body or its functions that indicates the presence of a disease.
www.pkids.org/glossary.php * An indication or sign of disease. Pain and fever are examples of symptoms.
www.mesotheliomanews.com/medical/medical-glossary/ * subjective evidence of disease as perecived and reported by a patient.
www.uwo.ca/pathol/glossary.html * A plant s visible reaction to the presence of a biotic or abiotic causal agent.
www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/naturalresources/components/7501_08.html * A phenomena, or circumstance observed or detected in the host that is associated with, or a known reaction to, disease, infection, injury, or attack. Compare with Sign.
www.forestry.ubc.ca/fetch21/FrstPestMgmtCh/FrstPestMgmtCh_p6.htm * changes in bodily processes or functions that occur as a result of disease or injury to the body.
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What does seclusion mean?
Seclusion means to be isolated from others. Seclusion can be a symptom of depression for many people. You can overcome seclusion by becoming more social.
What did Mary Joyner die of?
she died of waterhouse-fredersickson symptom
Can chills kill you?
Chills are unlikely to kill you. The chills are usually side effects of the flu. In some cases, it is a neurological reaction of a parasite or virus in the body, or is followed by hypothermia, which could lead to death.
Is extreme sympathy for inanimate objects a symptom of any particular mental illness?
It could be but again,it could be just the hormonal changes in your body during puberty.
What was the second great pandemic?
The second pandemic occurred during the fourteenth century, and was called the Black Death because its main symptom was the appearance of black patches (caused by bleeding) on the skin.
When you pee there is a pink tint does that mean you are pregnant?
It is not a pregnancy symptom
Does symptom and cause mean the same?
No, symptoms are because of the cause!
If you just have one symptom does that mean you have swine flu?
No. Only if you have a temperature.
What is a sentence using symptom?
One symptom is not enough to diagnose a medical complaint, after all you can sneeze if you inhale pepper, it doesn't mean you have swine flu.
Your nipples are brighter could that mean you are pregnant?
Possibly - but it's not a symptom I've ever heard of
Is it true that if you chew on ice you have a iron deficiency?
I have heard that it can be a symptom, but it doesn't MEAN you have an iron deficiency.
Another word for condition?
A condition is a trait, symptom, or state of being. It can also mean a restriction.
How do you spell cofin?
If you mean the burial container, it's coffin.If you mean the symptom and sometimes illness, it's coughing.
What is a side effects?
A side effect is a symptom that occurs with some medication that is not the purpose of that medication. This could mean that if you take a symptom reliever, a side affect may be nasal congestion. (very random example)
What is the plural for symptom?
The plural of symptom is symptoms.
What does it mean when men get blue balls?
well its more of a trauma or infection symptom
What does it mean when you draw the same thing over and over again?
This is called compulsion and may be a symptom of mental illness.
