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symptom
a sign of illness experienced by the patient
In more detail
1. (noun) a sign or indication that you have an illness or disease
2. (noun) a sign that something bad or unwanted exists or is developing
Examples
- 1. Fever and cough are common symptoms of a cold.
- 2. Rising unemployment is a symptom of economic trouble.
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