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asymptomatic

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asymp·​tom·​at·​ic | \ ˌā-ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce asymptomatic (audio) \

Definition of asymptomatic

: presenting no symptoms of disease
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asymptomatically \ ˌā-​ˌsim(p)-​tə-​ˈma-​ti-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce asymptomatically (audio) \ adverb

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Recent Examples on the Web Most cases are either asymptomatic or result in flu-like symptoms, but some cases are severe. — Nina Kravinsky, Smithsonian, "New Dengue Vaccine Looks Promising, but Major Hurdles Remain," 8 Nov. 2019 McVay said Cooks was asymptomatic the day after sustaining each concussion, but said the team will be cautious. — oregonlive, "Los Angeles Rams, Brandin Cooks taking it ‘a day at a time’ following visit to concussion specialists," 5 Nov. 2019 However, some persons – particularly children under the age of 6 – may be asymptomatic, health officials say. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, "Frozen berries recalled from Aldi, Raley's stores over hepatitis A concerns," 1 Nov. 2019 Though mostly asymptomatic, pneumonia is often how blastomycosis manifests. — Murat Can Kalem, The Conversation, "Why does the CDC want us to ‘Think Fungus’?," 23 Sep. 2019 The thrust of the recommendations is directed at patients who appear asymptomatic; those in the throes of addiction will be more readily apparent. — Jan Hoffman, BostonGlobe.com, "Screen all adult patients for drug abuse, national panel urges," 13 Aug. 2019 Morris’ group studies early-stage dementia, which is asymptomatic. — Katherine Ellen Foley, Quartz, "Excluding minorities from Alzheimer’s research is wrong—and it’s keeping us from finding a cure," 19 July 2019 Although mainly asymptomatic, chronic and heavy infestation could lead to severe complications such as malnutrition, poor physical and cognitive development, as well as intestinal obstruction. — Fox News, "GRAPHIC IMAGES: Boy, 4, has dozens of worms removed from intestines after complaints of pain, vomiting," 11 June 2019 The asymptomatic and slow-moving ailment can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. — Riley Griffin, Bloomberg.com, "Intercept Tries to Outrun Pharma in Race for the Next Blockbuster," 10 Apr. 2019

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First Known Use of asymptomatic

1856, in the meaning defined above

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“Asymptomatic.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/asymptomatic. Accessed 11 December 2019.

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asymptomatic

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of asymptomatic

medical : having or showing no symptoms of disease

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asymptomatic

adjective
asymp·​tom·​at·​ic | \ ˌā-ˌsim(p)-tə-ˈmat-ik How to pronounce asymptomatic (audio) \

Medical Definition of asymptomatic

: presenting no symptoms of disease asymptomatic amebiasis

Other Words from asymptomatic

asymptomatically \ -​i-​k(ə-​)lē How to pronounce asymptomatically (audio) \ adverb

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