symptom

//ˈsɪmptəm//
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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.