asymptomatic

[ ey-simp-tuh-mat-ik ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. (of a disease or other medical condition) presenting no symptoms or evidence of illness or abnormality:

   Not only is hypertension one of the most serious chronic conditions, it is also classically asymptomatic.

2. (of a person with a disease or other medical condition) experiencing no symptoms or evidence of illness or abnormality:

   Asymptomatic parents are understandably distressed to learn they may have passed a debilitating affliction on to their children.

asymptomatic

/ æˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk; eɪ- /

adjective

1. (of a disease or suspected disease) without symptoms; providing no subjective evidence of existence

Derived Forms

• aˌsymptoˈmatically, adverb

Other Words From

• a·symp·to·mat·i·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of asymptomatic¹

First recorded in 1930–35; a- ⁶ + symptomatic

Example Sentences

The CDC supports providing such post-exposure prophylaxis to all asymptomatic household contacts within 21 days of when a whooping cough patient starts coughing.

From Los Angeles Times

Many are asymptomatic or mild, but dengue can cause severe pain, fever, rashes, and nausea, and is sometimes fatal.

From Science Magazine

Dengue cases are underreported because most are asymptomatic or mild, officials say.

From Los Angeles Times

Kayla: “Recently I was successfully diagnosed with something called asymptomatic Tourette’s.”

From Los Angeles Times

In terms of when to start counting the three-month period, Hudson said a good rule of thumb would be from when your symptoms began or, if asymptomatic, when you were diagnosed.

From Los Angeles Times