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Symptomatic
Definition:
Symptomatic can mean showing symptoms, or it may concern a specific symptom. Symptoms are indications of disease or injury and are usually noticed by the patient. Many conditions and diseases have symptoms. A cough is a symptom of an upper respiratory infection. Pain is a symptom of a physical problem. Text Continues Below
When someone has the common symptoms associated with a disease or condition, they are symptomatic. Likewise, when a disorder is present but no symptoms are exhibited, the patient is asymptomatic.
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