Symptom
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪmptəm/🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪmptəm/
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English
- 1.n.A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease.
- 2.n.A sign of the existence of something, especially an undesirable situation.
Examples
- ENA persistent cough is a common symptom of the flu.
- ENThe rising crime rate is a symptom of social decay.