symptomatology

/ˌsɪmptəməˈtɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The set of symptoms that characterize a particular disease or condition.
    • The patient's symptomatology matched that of a severe allergic reaction.
    • Doctors studied the symptomatology of the new virus to develop treatment guidelines.
    • The symptomatology of the flu includes fever, cough, and body aches.
  2. The branch of medicine that deals with the study of symptoms.
    • Advances in symptomatology help identify diseases earlier.
    • Symptomatology is a key part of medical training for future doctors.
    • The course covers basic symptomatology for common infections.
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