symptoms
|symp/toms|
B2
/ˈsɪmp.təmz/
(symptom)
indication of disease
Etymology
Etymology Information
'symptom' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'σύμπτωμα' (symptoma), where 'sym-' meant 'together' and 'ptoma' meant 'falling'.
Historical Evolution
'σύμπτωμα' transformed into the Latin word 'symptoma', and eventually became the modern English word 'symptom' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a chance occurrence', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a sign of disease'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
The patient reported symptoms of fever and fatigue.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41