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A cough can be a symptom of a cold.
What does Symptom mean?
a sign of not feeling well.
Dictionary definition
A sign that shows a health problem may be present.
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The nurse asked about each symptom before giving advice.
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The article explained how one symptom can have several possible causes.
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What does symptom mean?
Symptom means a sign of not feeling well.
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WordSymptom.
Partnoun.
MeaningSymptom means a sign of not feeling well.
ExampleExample: A cough can be a symptom of a cold.
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- simp · tum
- Strongest beat
- simp
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- tum
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- Put a little extra energy on simp.
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