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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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Physicians also need to consider when each drug was introduced, why it was prescribed, and whether a newer medication was added to address a symptom that might actually have been caused by an earlier treatment.

From Science Daily Sep. 11, 2026

“Perimenopausal brain fog was a real thing, though like nearly every other perimenopausal symptom it was tricky to distinguish from about a hundred other medical conditions,” Sloane tells us.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

“Engineering a sharp appreciation shock would treat the symptom rather than the underlying imbalance,” MS economists said in a note earlier this month.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

Sociologist Shiv Vishwanathan says "the use of expletives is the symptom of a deeper breakdown of democracy, it shows there's end of discussion and a lack of respect".

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

Vincent looks back on the time when he focused on religion so much—too much—and sees his zeal as a symptom of his melancholic misery.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

The findings do not establish that the medications caused these symptoms.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

Experts say that doctors should be able to offer treatment when other symptoms are present, such as plateauing pregnancy hormone levels, bleeding and abdominal pain.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

For decades, testosterone deficiency was overlooked and under-researched, and, for many men, symptoms were brushed off as natural signs of aging.

From Slate Sep. 13, 2026

Her experience will make Sunday's occasion at Turf Moor even more special and Bachteler hopes she can use it to raise awareness of the symptoms of sepsis.

From BBC Sep. 13, 2026

How she has helped me work through these symptoms, to feel more like myself again.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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