Symptom
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Health-Related Context
Use 'symptom' for observable effects of diseases or disorders. Dry coughing is a symptom of that new virus going around.
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Severity Levels
'Symptom' is neutral; it doesn't indicate how severe a health issue is. Even a mild headache can be a symptom worth checking out.
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Not Always Illness
Symptoms can show reactions to treatments, not just illness. Side effects can include additional symptoms such as dizziness.