A1 noun ニュートラル

symptom

/ˈsɪmptəm/

A symptom is a physical or mental feature which indicates a condition of disease or a health problem. It is typically something that the person experiences and describes to a doctor, such as pain, tiredness, or a cough.

例文

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1

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

2

The patient presented with several acute symptoms including high fever and joint pain.

The patient presented with several acute symptoms including high fever and joint pain.

3

So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?

So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?

語族

名詞
symptom
副詞
symptomatically
形容詞
symptomatic
関連
symptomatology
💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the 'S' in Symptom stands for 'Sign of Sickness'.

クイックテスト

A high temperature is a common ___ of the flu.

正解！

正解は： symptom

例文

1

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

everyday

A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.

2

The patient presented with several acute symptoms including high fever and joint pain.

formal

The patient presented with several acute symptoms including high fever and joint pain.

3

So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?

informal

So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?

4

Clinical studies often categorize symptoms into primary and secondary indicators of the virus.

academic

Clinical studies often categorize symptoms into primary and secondary indicators of the virus.

5

Low employee morale is often a symptom of poor communication within the organization.

business

Low employee morale is often a symptom of poor communication within the organization.

語族

名詞
symptom
副詞
symptomatically
形容詞
symptomatic
関連
symptomatology

よく使う組み合わせ

show symptoms to exhibit signs of an illness
common symptoms signs of illness that many people experience
severe symptoms very serious or intense signs of illness
develop symptoms to begin to show signs of being sick
relieve symptoms to make the signs of illness less painful or difficult

よく使うフレーズ

treat the symptoms

to provide medicine for the signs of a disease rather than the cause

early symptoms

the first signs that appear when someone is getting sick

symptom-free

showing no signs of illness or disease

よく混同される語

symptom vs sign

A symptom is subjective (felt by the patient), whereas a sign is objective (seen or measured by a doctor).

symptom vs diagnosis

A diagnosis is the identification of the disease, while a symptom is just one piece of evidence for it.

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使い方のコツ

Symptom is most commonly used in medical contexts, but it can also be used figuratively to describe a sign that a social or organizational system is failing.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'symptom' when they mean the name of the illness itself. Remember that 'flu' is the illness, and 'fever' is the symptom.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Remember the 'S' in Symptom stands for 'Sign of Sickness'.

📖

語源

From the Greek 'sumptōma', meaning 'a happening' or 'an accident', derived from 'sun-' (together) and 'piptein' (to fall).

文法パターン

Countable noun Commonly followed by 'of' (e.g., symptom of a cold) Regular plural: symptoms
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries, patients are encouraged to track their symptoms daily to help healthcare providers make accurate diagnoses.

クイックテスト

A high temperature is a common ___ of the flu.

正解！

正解は： symptom

関連語彙

diagnosis

A diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illnes...

 syndrome

A syndrome is a recognizable complex of symptoms and physica...

 patient

A patient is a person who is receiving medical care or treat...

 treatment

Treatment is medical care given to a patient for an illness...

 illness

An illness is a period of being sick or a specific health pr...

 infection

An infection is a sickness caused by tiny germs like bacteri...

medicineの関連語

surgeon

A1

A surgeon is a specially trained doctor who performs operations on patients. They use tools to cut into the body to repair damage, remove diseased parts, or improve health.

psychologist

A1

A psychologist is a professional who studies the human mind and behavior. They help people understand their feelings and solve emotional problems through talking and therapy.

anesthesiologist

A1

A doctor who gives patients medicine so they do not feel pain during surgery. They also monitor the patient's breathing and heart rate while the patient is asleep during an operation.

cardiologist

A1

A cardiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study, diagnosis, and treatment of heart conditions. They help patients manage heart diseases and issues related to blood vessels.

pediatrician

A1

A pediatrician is a special doctor who looks after the health of babies, children, and teenagers. They help young people stay healthy and treat them when they are sick or injured.

radiologist

A1

A radiologist is a doctor who looks at special pictures like X-rays or MRI scans. They help other doctors understand what is happening inside a patient's body.

gynecologist

A1

A gynecologist is a special doctor who looks after women's health. They specifically help with the female reproductive system and pregnancy.

ophthalmologist

A1

A special doctor who takes care of eyes. They can check your vision, give you medicine for eye problems, and do surgery if needed.

intensive care unit

A1

A special department in a hospital that provides constant medical treatment for people who are very seriously ill or injured. It contains advanced medical equipment and a high ratio of doctors and nurses to patients.

operating room

A1

An operating room is a special room in a hospital where doctors perform medical operations or surgeries. It is a very clean and sterile place filled with lights, monitors, and tools used to help patients.

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