Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
presenting-symptom
Noun
/ˈprɛz.ən.tɪŋ ˈsɪm.p.təm/
Definition
A symptom that is noticeable at the time of diagnosis or evaluation, much of the time being the main issue that leads a patient to seek medical attention.
Examples
- A persistent cough can be a presenting symptom of a respiratory infection.
- The patient’s fever was the presenting symptom that prompted further testing for influenza.
- In cases of heart disease, chest pain is often the presenting symptom.
Meaning
Presenting symptom refers to the primary indication of a disease or condition that a patient reports during a medical visit.
Synonyms
- Primary symptom
- Main symptom
- Key symptom
