Symptom
A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
例文
3 / 5He went to the clinic after noticing worrying symptoms.
He visited the doctor after seeing signs of illness.
The patient presented with classic symptoms of respiratory distress.
The person showed typical signs of having trouble breathing.
Don't ignore the symptoms; go see someone about that cough.
Don't overlook the signs of being sick; visit a doctor.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Symptom and 'Sign' both start with 'S'.
クイックテスト
A high temperature is a major ____ of many infections.
正解！
正解は： symptom
例文
He went to the clinic after noticing worrying symptoms.
everydayHe visited the doctor after seeing signs of illness.
The patient presented with classic symptoms of respiratory distress.
formalThe person showed typical signs of having trouble breathing.
Don't ignore the symptoms; go see someone about that cough.
informalDon't overlook the signs of being sick; visit a doctor.
Early identification of symptoms is crucial for effective epidemiological tracking.
academicSpotting early signs of illness is vital for tracking diseases in a population.
We need to address the symptoms of low morale before employees start quitting.
businessWe must fix the signs of unhappiness before staff leave (metaphorical usage).
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
symptom-free
having no signs of illness
classic symptoms
the most typical signs
treat the symptoms
to manage the pain rather than the cause
よく混同される語
A symptom is felt by the patient (subjective); a sign is observed by the doctor (objective).
使い方のコツ
Symptom can be used figuratively to describe signs of a problem in a non-medical context (e.g., symptoms of a failing economy).
よくある間違い
Learners sometimes forget the 'p' in the spelling of symptom.
覚え方のコツ
Symptom and 'Sign' both start with 'S'.
語源
From Greek 'sumptoma', meaning 'a chance, casualty, or symptom'.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
In modern healthcare, patients are encouraged to track their symptoms using apps.
クイックテスト
A high temperature is a major ____ of many infections.
正解！
正解は： symptom
関連語彙
healthの関連語
Prescription
B2A formal document or digital order issued by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to the medicine itself.
Diagnosis
B2The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.
Physician
B2A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.
Chronic
B2Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.
Vaccinate
B2To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.
Recover
B2To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.
Infectious
B2Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.
Treatment
B2Medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury. It includes the use of medicine, surgery, or therapy to improve a condition.
Consultation
B2A meeting with an expert or professional, such as a doctor or specialist, in order to seek advice or information.
under the weather
B1To feel slightly ill, unwell, or not as healthy as usual. It is typically used for minor ailments like a cold, headache, or general exhaustion rather than serious medical conditions.
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