Etymology · Ancient Greek
σύμπτωμα
2 English words descend from Ancient Greek σύμπτωμα, most common first.
- symptomA perceived change in some function, sensation or appearance of a person that indicates a disease or disorder, such as fever, headache or rash; strictly, a symptom is felt or experienced by the patient, while a sign can be detected by an observer.
- symptomatologyThe scientific study of the symptoms of diseases, as an aspect of clinical medicine, differential diagnosis, public health, and so on.