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Symptomatic

Verb / ˌsɪmptʌˈmætɪk / Another word for symptomatic — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or showing symptoms of a particular disease or condition

Synonyms & similar words

diagnostic indicative revealing suggestive characteristic diagnostic telltale typical usual infectious contagious pathogenic disease-ridden ill sick unhealthy unwell ailing weak debilitated

Example sentences

  1. The child showed symptomatic signs of chickenpox with itchy red bumps.
  2. Symptomatic people should stay home to prevent the spread of illness.
  3. The doctor diagnosed the patient with symptomatic heart disease.
  4. Symptomatic treatment can help alleviate discomfort and pain.

Quotes

  • 'Being symptomatic is your body's way of telling you that you need to take care of yourself.' - Liz Arch
  • 'Without the symptomatic, there can be no cure.' - Georges Canguilhem
  • 'The symptomatic approach to literature is always to look for the possible in the actual.' - Northrop Frye

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