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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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Tremors are a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease, which also notably afflicts “Back to the Future” star Michael J. Fox.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

“He was a symptom of a different era of the relationship and was a product of that time,” said Avishay Ben Sasson-Gordis, senior lecturer in international relations at Tel Aviv University.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The main symptom of the rarely fatal illness is frequent, watery diarrhoea.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

An Antelope Valley resident has been hospitalized with a rare and serious symptom of the virus.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

In spite of their sadness—because of it, even; for their sadness was the symptom of their love for one another—the three young men were happy.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley

Such approaches could potentially address specific autism symptoms, including sensory over-responsivity, which is common and often difficult to treat.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

"I am fed up of going on stuff that masks and suppresses the symptoms rather than treating the actual problem," he said.

From BBC Jul. 25, 2026

Within a few short weeks, an ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that can contaminate raw fruits and vegetables — and lead to several unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms — has fueled a nationwide panic.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Instead, the medical provider may just tell their patient to keep an eye on their symptoms, wait and hydrate.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

And the symptoms of many toxic substances mimicked natural ailments—the nausea and diarrhea of cholera, or the seizure of a heart attack.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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