UK: /ˈsɪm.p.təmz/ (Note: IPA verified for plural form; singular "symptom" is /ˈsɪmp.təm/)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Latin symptōma → Greek symptōma (occurrence, accident), derived from sympiptein (to befall, happen), where syn- (together) + piptein (to fall). 中文翻译: 词源：源自拉丁语 symptōma → 希腊语 symptōma（事件、偶然发生的事），由 syn-（共同）+ piptein（落下）构成。
Historical Shift:
16th century: Initially referred to "any occurrence or event" in medical contexts → 18th century: Specificized to "abnormal physical or mental signs indicating disease." 中文翻译: 历史演变：16世纪初在医学语境中泛指“任何事件或现象”→18世纪特指“表明疾病的异常身体或精神迹象”。
If no record: N/A (well-documented medical terminology)
解释 (Definition)
中文解释: （医学）症状（指疾病在身体或精神上表现出的异常迹象）
English (Oxford):
(n., plural) A physical or mental feature that is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "The doctor asked about his symptoms, including fever, cough, and fatigue."
（医生询问了他的症状，包括发烧、咳嗽和疲劳。） Context: Medical consultation, listing specific health indicators.
例句 2: "Early symptoms of the disease may be subtle, making diagnosis challenging."
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