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/ˌpaθəɡnə(ʊ)ˈmɒnɪk/ · adjective
(medicine, of a sign or symptom) specifically characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition..
A tetrad of rash, arthralgia, abdominal pain and kidney disease in a child is pathognomonic for Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
high involvement in internet-related behaviors is likely not pathognomonic for addiction and may stem from comorbid disorders (e.g., mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder).
Use pathognomonic when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Pathognomonic means (medicine, of a sign or symptom) specifically characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition..
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Possible antonyms include assident, nonspecific.
A tetrad of rash, arthralgia, abdominal pain and kidney disease in a child is pathognomonic for Henoch-Schönlein purpura.
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