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Manifest Symptoms

/ˈmænɪfɛst ˈsɪmptəmz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Observable signs or indications of a condition or disease that are evident to the patient or observer.

    "The doctor noted the manifest symptoms of the illness during the examination."
  2. 2

    Symptoms that are clearly visible and can be easily identified.

    "The manifest symptoms of the flu include fever and body aches."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'manifest' originates from the Latin 'manifestus', meaning 'clear' or 'obvious', while 'symptoms' comes from the Greek 'symptōma', meaning 'that which befalls'. The combination reflects a clear presentation of signs indicating a condition, particularly in medical contexts.

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