asymptomatic
pronunciation
How to pronounce asymptomatic in British English:
UK [ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk]
How to pronounce asymptomatic in American English:
US [ˌesɪmptəˈmætɪk]
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- Adjective:
- having no symptoms of illness or disease
Word Origin
- asymptomatic (adj.)
- "without symptoms," 1856, from a-, privative prefix, + symptomatic.
Example
- 1. The hemorrhages are typically asymptomatic and do not require any treatment .
- 2. Asymptomatic laboratory abnormalities that quickly resolve after hospitalization .
- 3. Asymptomatic degenerative cervical spinal cord compression .
- 4. Asymptomatic trichomonas infection should be treated .
- 5. Asymptomatic but right atrium to expand .