symptom
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.
예시
3 / 5A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
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.
So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?
So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Remember the 'S' in Symptom stands for 'Sign of Sickness'.
빠른 퀴즈
A high temperature is a common ___ of the flu.
정답!
정답은: symptom
예시
A sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
everydayA sore throat is a common symptom of a cold.
The patient presented with several acute symptoms including high fever and joint pain.
formalThe patient presented with several acute symptoms including high fever and joint pain.
So, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?
informalSo, do you have any other symptoms besides the headache?
Clinical studies often categorize symptoms into primary and secondary indicators of the virus.
academicClinical studies often categorize symptoms into primary and secondary indicators of the virus.
Low employee morale is often a symptom of poor communication within the organization.
businessLow employee morale is often a symptom of poor communication within the organization.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
A symptom is subjective (felt by the patient), whereas a sign is objective (seen or measured by a doctor).
A diagnosis is the identification of the disease, while a symptom is just one piece of evidence for it.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'symptom' when they mean the name of the illness itself. Remember that 'flu' is the illness, and 'fever' is the symptom.
암기 팁
Remember the 'S' in Symptom stands for 'Sign of Sickness'.
어원
From the Greek 'sumptōma', meaning 'a happening' or 'an accident', derived from 'sun-' (together) and 'piptein' (to fall).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In many English-speaking countries, patients are encouraged to track their symptoms daily to help healthcare providers make accurate diagnoses.
빠른 퀴즈
A high temperature is a common ___ of the flu.
정답!
정답은: symptom
관련 어휘
An illness is a period of being sick or a specific health pr...
infectionAn infection is a sickness caused by tiny germs like bacteri...
diagnosisA diagnosis is the identification of the nature of an illnes...
syndromeA syndrome is a recognizable complex of symptoms and physica...
patientA patient is a person who is receiving medical care or treat...
treatmentTreatment is medical care given to a patient for an illness...
medicine 관련 단어
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psychologist
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A radiologist is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging procedures. They use tools like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs to look inside the body.
gynecologist
A1A doctor who specializes in female health, particularly the reproductive system. They help women with pregnancy, birth, and medical conditions related to their bodies.
ophthalmologist
A1An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the treatment of eye diseases and performs eye surgery. They provide total eye care, including eye exams, medical treatments, and complex surgeries like cataract removal.
emergency room
A1A special department in a hospital that provides immediate treatment for people with sudden illnesses or serious injuries. It is usually open 24 hours a day and handles life-threatening situations.
intensive care unit
A1A 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.
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