Pathognomonic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpaθəɡnə(ʊ)ˈmɒnɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Pathognomonic is an adjective meaning (medicine, of a sign or symptom) specifically characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition.
Meaning
(medicine, of a sign or symptom) specifically characteristic or indicative of a particular disease or condition.
Example Sentences
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).
Antonyms for pathognomonic
Common opposites include assident, nonspecific.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pathognomonical, pathognomic, symptomatic, symblematic, semiotic, physiognomonic.
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