presymptomatic
- adjective
- /ˌpriːsɪmˈtæmɪk/
- Specialized
:
presintomático
- Doctors often recommend regular screenings to catch any presymptomatic signs of illness before symptoms appear.
- presymptomatic diagnosis
- presymptomatic persons
- presymptomatic infectiousness
Examples
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Presymptomatic diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease 1 (PKD1) is possible by genetic linkage analysis with markers from both sides of the disease locus.
Academic text (1991) -
This is an especially important step for ADPKD because the genetic heterogeneity of this disorder requires that linkage to chromosome 16 (PKD1) be established for each family before presymptomatic testing is attempted.
Academic text (1991) -
Variations in the duration of immunity between models can be traced to the inclusion of presymptomatic and postsymptomatic states in the model scenarios.
Academic text (2013) -
Admittedly, even without undue delay, presymptomatic shedding of some pathogens, e.g., norovirus, could have already occurred.
Academic text (2008) -
Safe food handling practices are vital in the DCC setting since staff could have presymptomatic infections and are unable to voluntarily excuse themselves. They could be asymptomatic carriers, or raw foods may be contaminated with pathogens.
Academic text (2008) -
In accordance with epidemiologic observations (2), it was concluded that HeV-infected horses in the immediate presymptomatic or symptomatic stages of disease pose a high risk for transmission of HeV to humans.
Academic text (2014) -
Current practice is to offer presymptomatic diagnosis by abdominal ultrasound examination to young adults at risk, since early diagnosis allows regular screening of those affected for hypertension, urinary infection, and the development of uraemia, and gives them the opportunity to make informed family planning choices.
Academic text (1991) -
Our characterization of CA repeats proximal to the PKD1 locus will simplify presymptomatic and prenatal diagnosis of ADPKD.
Academic text (1991) -
In spite of these insurance concerns, individuals may request genetic testing for a number of reasons, including the determination of carrier status, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, prenatal diagnosis, newborn screening, presymptomatic testing for adult-onset disorders, diagnostic confirmation, and forensic identification.
Academic text (2005) -
The presymptomatic stage of the disease can make it difficult to identify patients who are already contagious.
Synonyms
5
5.6
Not showing any signs of illness
1
8.1
A condition without noticeable symptoms yet
An early stage of a disease before symptoms appear
A disease stage before it can be found by usual tests
Surface Forms
Morphology
presymptomatic = symptomatic (semi-transparent) = pre + symptom + atic
The meaning is a straightforward prefixation of 'symptomatic' with 'pre-' meaning 'before'.
Etymology
Presymptomatic combines pre- 'before' and symptom 'a sign of illness', so it means the time when a disease is there but no signs have appeared yet. In other words, someone can be presymptomatic and still spread a virus before they feel sick.