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seme

seme

9.9
A sign that shows a disease or health problem
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːmi/
  • Archaic
translation icon : signo
  • Fever is often the first seme of many viral illnesses.

Examples

  • The doctor noted a new seme that suggested the infection was spreading.

  • Coughing can be an early seme of a respiratory infection.

  • Researchers are studying which semes appear earliest in the disease process.

  • A seme can indicate a health issue.

  • The doctor noted a seme of infection in the patient.

  • The doctor noted a new seme that indicated the patient's worsening condition.

  • A rash is a common seme that may signal an allergic reaction.

Synonyms

sign
vsseme
  • Specialized
805 3.7

Something others can see that shows a person may be ill

also includes subjective reports directly given by the patient
symptom
vsseme
114 2.9

A sign that a problem exists

is limited to markers that point to a disease or medical condition

How Indicative

pathognomonic
  • Specialized
1 9.9
seme
  • Archaic
9.9
hallmark
45 3.6
indicator
9 3.4
marker
71 2.0
clue
966 1.0

Surface Forms

seme singular
semes plural

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.