asymptomatic Definition
not showing any symptoms of a particular disease or illness.
Using asymptomatic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "asymptomatic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He tested positive for the virus but remained asymptomatic.
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Some people with the disease may be asymptomatic and unknowingly spread it to others.
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The patient was asymptomatic during the early stages of the illness.
asymptomatic Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for asymptomatic
Origins of asymptomatic
from a- 'without' + symptomatic, from Greek 'sumptōmatikos', from 'sumptōma' meaning 'symptom'
Summary: asymptomatic in Brief
'Asymptomatic' [ˌeɪsɪmptəˈmætɪk] describes a person who is not showing any symptoms of a particular disease or illness. It is often used in medical contexts, such as 'He tested positive for the virus but remained asymptomatic.' Some people with a disease may be asymptomatic and unknowingly spread it to others.
