Symptoms
Symptoms

Symptomatic

Definition:
Showing symptoms or concerning a symptom. Many conditions and diseases have symptoms. A cough is a symptom of an upper respiratory infection. Pain is a symptom of a physical problem. 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.


Review Date: 10/10/2001
Reviewed By: Victoria Kennedy, RN, A.D.A.M. editorial.

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