Definition of «primary symptom»

The primary symptom is a key indicator or initial sign that something is wrong. It's usually one of the first things to appear when someone is sick, injured or experiencing some kind of health issue. The term can also be used in psychology and counseling to describe an early warning sign of a mental disorder such as depression or anxiety. In this context, it refers to the most prominent symptom that stands out and alerts others to the possibility of something more serious going on.

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Sentences with «primary symptom»

Primary symptoms of menopause often have to do with the decrease in ovarian hormone production. (hghinjections.us)
It consists of 90 items and yields nine scores along primary symptom dimensions and three scores that refer to global distress indexes. (frontiersin.org)
For example, canine circovirus — a disease whose primary symptoms are intestinal disturbances — can be fatal to dogs, as it causes internal bleeding. (cuteness.com)
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