seme
1
9.9
A sign that shows a disease or health problem
- noun
- /ˈsiːmi/
- Archaic
:
signo
- Fever is often the first seme of many viral illnesses.
Examples
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The doctor noted a new seme that suggested the infection was spreading.
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Coughing can be an early seme of a respiratory infection.
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Researchers are studying which semes appear earliest in the disease process.
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A seme can indicate a health issue.
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The doctor noted a seme of infection in the patient.
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The doctor noted a new seme that indicated the patient's worsening condition.
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A rash is a common seme that may signal an allergic reaction.
Synonyms
How Indicative
pathognomonic
1
9.9
- Specialized
1
9.9
seme
1
9.9
- Archaic
1
9.9
hallmark
49
3.6
49
3.6
indicator
58
3.4
58
3.4
marker
89
2.0
89
2.0
clue
985
1.0
985
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Seme in medicine also comes from the Greek root sēma, meaning 'sign'. A medical seme is a small 'sign' or 'symptom' that tells doctors a disease may be present, so it points to a possible problem.