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symptom

[simp-tuhm] / ˈsɪmp təm /


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Skates began experiencing dissociation, a symptom associated with anxiety and depression and described it as feeling detached from himself and reality.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

So are emergency department visits for diarrhea, a common symptom of cyclosporiasis, the gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

Existing treatments are decades-old stimulants and sedatives that target one symptom at a time, but Orzeyful and its competitor drugs are designed to treat the disease as a whole.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The strongest differences appeared in symptom burden and the clinical summary score.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 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

Thousands of volunteers will use a specialist app and detailed questionnaires to record symptoms, sleep, mood, energy levels and overall wellbeing.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

But they also acknowledge several limitations, including that not all former NFL players who died during the study window were included, and that some family members may have inaccurately recalled or over-stated symptoms.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

However, human infection is rare and typically only causes mild symptoms.

From Science Daily Aug. 24, 2026

TikTok and Reddit channels discuss “Toxic Mold Syndrome,” a series of vague symptoms including sudden fits of anger and brain fog stemming from systemic mold in the body.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 24, 2026

But her insistence that I was imagining my symptoms messed with my head even more.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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