symptom

• Signe physique ou psychique qui indique un état ou une maladie, notamment celui ressenti par le patient comme une manifestation d'un trouble ou d'une anomalie du fonctionnement normal.

A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition or disease, particularly one that is experienced by the patient as a sign of a change from normal function.

1. Medical signB1formalmedical

   A physical or mental feature indicating a condition or disease.

   Symptôme (signe médical)

   • Common symptoms of the flu include fever and body aches.
   • She reported her symptoms to the doctor.
   • A persistent cough can be a symptom of a respiratory infection.

   Synonymescueevidenceindicationindicatormanifestationsign

2. Indicator of a problemB2formal

   A sign of the existence of something, especially an undesirable situation.

   Signe d'un problème

   • Rising unemployment is a symptom of a struggling economy.
   • The frequent arguments were a symptom of deeper relationship issues.
   • Poor grades can be a symptom of a lack of motivation.

   Synonymesevidenceindicationindicatormanifestationmarksignsignaltokenwarning