symptom
//ˈsɪmptəm//
Noun
symptomSingular
symptomsPlural
1
A physical or mental feature that indicates a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
Fever and headache are common symptoms of the flu.
2
A sign or indication of the existence of something, especially of an undesirable situation.
Rising unemployment is a symptom of economic decline.