Symptomatic

What does "Symptomatic" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Symptomatic" in medicine refers to something that is related to a symptom, or a sign that a person might be sick. For example, a cough or a fever can be symptomatic of a cold or the flu. So, when a doctor says that a person is symptomatic, they mean that the person is showing signs that they might have a certain disease or condition.

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