SYMPTOM in a Sentence

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112 example sentences for SYMPTOM, such as:

1. The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack.
2. If the symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
3. Her symptoms are more psychological than physical.
4. The symptoms include headaches, nausea and vomiting.
5. The symptoms reappeared after only a short remission.

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 Meanings and Examples of SYMPTOM
Definition Example Sentence Classic Sentence
symptom
 n.  sign; indication; any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient
Classic Sentence: (76 in 6 pages)
1  A bodily disease, which we look upon as whole and entire within itself, may, after all, be but a symptom of some ailment in the spiritual part.
The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Context  Highlight   In X. THE LEECH AND HIS PATIENT
2  To Hester's eye, the Reverend Mr. Dimmesdale exhibited no symptom of positive and vivacious suffering, except that, as little Pearl had remarked, he kept his hand over his heart.
The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne
Context  Highlight   In XVI. A FOREST WALK
3  No sooner did she perceive any symptom of love in his behaviour to Elinor, than she considered their serious attachment as certain, and looked forward to their marriage as rapidly approaching.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 3
4  Her pulse was much stronger, and every symptom more favourable than on the preceding visit.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 43
5  Half an hour passed away, and the favourable symptom yet blessed her.
Sense and Sensibility By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 43
6  Much to the discomfiture of Mr. Dick, who knew this to be a bad symptom.
David Copperfield By Charles Dickens
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER 62. A LIGHT SHINES ON MY WAY
7  Her indisposition was a symptom that she was with child.
Anna Karenina 2 By Leo Tolstoy
Context  Highlight   In PART 5: Chapter 20
8  He gnawed his lip, drummed his fingers upon the table, and showed every other symptom of acute impatience.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In PART I: CHAPTER VII. LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
9  One symptom of this was that they had begun to call Animal Farm by its proper name and ceased to pretend that it was called the Manor Farm.
Animal Farm By George Orwell
Context  Highlight   In Chapter VI
10  Mrs. Grant, I believe, suspects him of a preference for Julia; I have never seen much symptom of it, but I wish it may be so.
Mansfield Park By Jane Austen
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XII
11  When a woman has been seriously wronged by a man she no longer oscillates, and the usual symptom is a broken bell wire.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In III. A CASE OF IDENTITY
12  I could not help thinking that his strange, catchy little laugh was also a symptom of some nervous malady.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan Doyle
Context  Highlight   In X. The Adventure of The Greek Interpreter
13  By the side of this romantic element which we have just indicated there is the social symptom.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 4: CHAPTER II—FIRST SKETCH OF TWO UNPREPOSSESSING FIGURES
14  by Father Madeleine had, besides the visible signs which we have mentioned, another symptom which was none the less significant for not being visible.
Les Misérables 1 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 5: CHAPTER VII—FAUCHELEVENT BECOMES A GARDENER IN PARIS
15  And then, strange to say, the first symptom of true love in a young man is timidity; in a young girl it is boldness.
Les Misérables 4 By Victor Hugo
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 3: CHAPTER VI—THE BATTLE BEGUN
Example Sentence: (36 in 3 pages)
16  It does not necessarily follow that sleep loss would cause these symptoms.
17  The symptoms include headaches, nausea and vomiting.
18  Early symptoms include anorexia, muscular weakness and fatigue.
19  For many years, experts in occupational health have puzzled over symptoms reported by office workers, including headache, nausea and fatigue.
20  When the symptoms persisted, I decided to seek medical help.
21  If the symptoms persist, seek medical advice.
22  If any of these symptoms occur while you are taking the medicine, consult your doctor immediately.
23  Her symptoms are more psychological than physical.
24  Doctors are trained to recognize the symptoms of different diseases.
25  The clinical symptoms of magnesium excess or deficiency can be demonstrated to relate to this dependence.
26  The symptoms can be uncomfortable, unpleasant and serious.
27  The symptoms reappeared after only a short remission.
28  In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms.
29  Patients may suffer from some of the symptoms years before diagnosis.
30  The symptoms suggest a minor heart attack.