Symptom
noun
A sign that something is not right, usually related to health.
A fever is a common symptom of many illnesses.
Often appears as...
- mild symptom
- common symptom
noun
An indication of an underlying problem or situation.
Their constant arguing was just a symptom of deeper relationship issues.
Often appears as...
- underlying symptom
- obvious symptom
noun
A sign that something is not right, usually related to health.
A fever is a common symptom of many illnesses.
Often appears as...
- mild symptom
- common symptom
noun
An indication of an underlying problem or situation.
Their constant arguing was just a symptom of deeper relationship issues.
Often appears as...
- underlying symptom
- obvious symptom
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Pro Tip 1/3Health-Related Context
Use 'symptom' for observable effects of diseases or disorders.
Dry coughing is a symptom of that new virus going around.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Levels
'Symptom' is neutral; it doesn't indicate how severe a health issue is.
Even a mild headache can be a symptom worth checking out.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Illness
Symptoms can show reactions to treatments, not just illness.
Side effects can include additional symptoms such as dizziness.
Pro Tip 1/3Health-Related Context
Use 'symptom' for observable effects of diseases or disorders.
Dry coughing is a symptom of that new virus going around.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Levels
'Symptom' is neutral; it doesn't indicate how severe a health issue is.
Even a mild headache can be a symptom worth checking out.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Illness
Symptoms can show reactions to treatments, not just illness.
Side effects can include additional symptoms such as dizziness.
Pro Tip 1/3Health-Related Context
Use 'symptom' for observable effects of diseases or disorders.
Dry coughing is a symptom of that new virus going around.
Pro Tip 2/3Severity Levels
'Symptom' is neutral; it doesn't indicate how severe a health issue is.
Even a mild headache can be a symptom worth checking out.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Illness
Symptoms can show reactions to treatments, not just illness.
Side effects can include additional symptoms such as dizziness.
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Your brain hallucinates...
Now, I leave you with three implications of all this. First, just as we can misperceive the world, we can misperceive ourselves when the mechanisms of prediction go wrong. Understanding this opens many new opportunities in psychiatry and neurology, because we can finally get at the mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms
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How does asthma work? -...
One way is to reduce the presence of triggers. Unfortunately, the world is an unpredictable place and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled. This is where inhalers, the primary treatment for asthma, come in. These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms.
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What is bipolar...
Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults experience the broad range of symptoms that indicate bipolar disorder. Most of those people are functional, contributing members of society, and their lives, choices, and relationships aren't defined by the disorder,
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Safari Live - Day 261 PIPE...
muscles don't support their weight and you will see the symptoms such as fatigue and then they've got problems with a blood transport and that is what kills the animals so those kind of knowledge that has been recorded dead some of them has been taken to the
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Why it’s so hard to cure...
the virus replicates within helper T cells, destroying many of them in the process. During this stage, patients often experience flu-like symptoms, but are typically not yet in mortal danger. However, for a period ranging from a few months to several years,
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Why do airlines sell too...
Have you ever sat in a doctor's office for hours despite having an appointment at a specific time? Has a hotel turned down your reservation because it's full? Or have you been bumped off a flight that you paid for? These are all symptoms of overbooking,
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The surprising reason...
and causes a rise in body temperature. It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery.
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Is there a disease that...
We found samples in mummies. Today, about a third of the world's population is infected, and most of them never even know it. In healthy people, symptoms often don't show up at all. When they do, they're mild and flu-like.
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Top 5 Nail-Biting...
I hope they were symptom because they will get tired and if a crop grabs them resurrection the poor mothers just don't know what to do they have no way of lifting them out and David can't even help
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Understanding bipolar...
been wrestling with the symptoms and the stigma the truth about bipolar disorder and mental illness really is no one really talks about it I've shared my condition with a few friends
Video examples
Your brain hallucinates...
Now, I leave you with three implications of all this. First, just as we can misperceive the world, we can misperceive ourselves when the mechanisms of prediction go wrong. Understanding this opens many new opportunities in psychiatry and neurology, because we can finally get at the mechanisms rather than just treating the symptoms
Video examples
How does asthma work? -...
One way is to reduce the presence of triggers. Unfortunately, the world is an unpredictable place and exposure to triggers can't always be controlled. This is where inhalers, the primary treatment for asthma, come in. These medications help asthmatics both control and prevent their asthma symptoms.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
Worldwide, about one to three percent of adults experience the broad range of symptoms that indicate bipolar disorder. Most of those people are functional, contributing members of society, and their lives, choices, and relationships aren't defined by the disorder,
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 261 PIPE...
muscles don't support their weight and you will see the symptoms such as fatigue and then they've got problems with a blood transport and that is what kills the animals so those kind of knowledge that has been recorded dead some of them has been taken to the
Video examples
Why it’s so hard to cure...
the virus replicates within helper T cells, destroying many of them in the process. During this stage, patients often experience flu-like symptoms, but are typically not yet in mortal danger. However, for a period ranging from a few months to several years,
Video examples
Why do airlines sell too...
Have you ever sat in a doctor's office for hours despite having an appointment at a specific time? Has a hotel turned down your reservation because it's full? Or have you been bumped off a flight that you paid for? These are all symptoms of overbooking,
Video examples
The surprising reason...
and causes a rise in body temperature. It also makes you sleepy, and you lose your appetite and thirst. But what's the point of all of these unpleasant symptoms? Well, we're not yet sure, but some theorize that they aid in recovery.
Video examples
Is there a disease that...
We found samples in mummies. Today, about a third of the world's population is infected, and most of them never even know it. In healthy people, symptoms often don't show up at all. When they do, they're mild and flu-like.
Video examples
Top 5 Nail-Biting...
I hope they were symptom because they will get tired and if a crop grabs them resurrection the poor mothers just don't know what to do they have no way of lifting them out and David can't even help
Video examples
Understanding bipolar...
been wrestling with the symptoms and the stigma the truth about bipolar disorder and mental illness really is no one really talks about it I've shared my condition with a few friends
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Florence Nightingale
English Activist
The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe - how to observe - what symptoms indicate improvement - what the reverse - which are of importance - which are of none - which are the evidence of neglect - and of what kind of neglect.
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Susan Polis Schutz
American Poet
My own life was filled with so much love and joy that when depression struck, it was like a prison door slamming shut and I was being placed in an isolation cell. No one else could possibly be feeling what I was. I hated my depression and all of its symptoms.
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Barry Marshall
Australian Scientist
In medical school, it's quite possible to get taught that you can diagnose everybody and treat everything. But then you get out in the real world and find that for most patients walking through your door, you have no idea what's causing their symptoms.
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N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian Businessman
It's very important to learn quick lessons from your failures, very important to recognize symptoms of failure pretty early, and it is very, very important to not to be attached too much to the idea - you have to know when to give up an idea.
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Robin Soderling
Swedish Tennis Player
Then after a few years I felt good in daily life but as soon as I started to push my body the symptoms came back and I had no strength at all. I got so tired. After an easy practice session all I wanted to do was sleep for days.
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Marcia Angell
American Editor
Probably most dying patients, even when suffering greatly, would choose to live as long as possible. That courage and grace should be protected and honored, and we should put every effort into treating their symptoms.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I see all this talk about jobs going overseas as a symptom of the absence of innovation. And the absence of innovation is a symptom of there being no major national priority to advance a frontier.
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Tucker Halpern
American Athlete
Every few weeks, I'd really be worn down. The doctor said just take time off, but it became apparent that the exercise you need to be a top-level athlete brought the symptoms on.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.
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Fernando Flores
Chilean Politician
A feel-good style can be a symptom of unawareness or lack of caring.
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Florence Nightingale
English Activist
The most important practical lesson that can be given to nurses is to teach them what to observe - how to observe - what symptoms indicate improvement - what the reverse - which are of importance - which are of none - which are the evidence of neglect - and of what kind of neglect.
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Susan Polis Schutz
American Poet
My own life was filled with so much love and joy that when depression struck, it was like a prison door slamming shut and I was being placed in an isolation cell. No one else could possibly be feeling what I was. I hated my depression and all of its symptoms.
Quote examples
Barry Marshall
Australian Scientist
In medical school, it's quite possible to get taught that you can diagnose everybody and treat everything. But then you get out in the real world and find that for most patients walking through your door, you have no idea what's causing their symptoms.
Quote examples
N. R. Narayana Murthy
Indian Businessman
It's very important to learn quick lessons from your failures, very important to recognize symptoms of failure pretty early, and it is very, very important to not to be attached too much to the idea - you have to know when to give up an idea.
Quote examples
Robin Soderling
Swedish Tennis Player
Then after a few years I felt good in daily life but as soon as I started to push my body the symptoms came back and I had no strength at all. I got so tired. After an easy practice session all I wanted to do was sleep for days.
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Marcia Angell
American Editor
Probably most dying patients, even when suffering greatly, would choose to live as long as possible. That courage and grace should be protected and honored, and we should put every effort into treating their symptoms.
Quote examples
Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
I see all this talk about jobs going overseas as a symptom of the absence of innovation. And the absence of innovation is a symptom of there being no major national priority to advance a frontier.
Quote examples
Tucker Halpern
American Athlete
Every few weeks, I'd really be worn down. The doctor said just take time off, but it became apparent that the exercise you need to be a top-level athlete brought the symptoms on.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important.
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Fernando Flores
Chilean Politician
A feel-good style can be a symptom of unawareness or lack of caring.
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