symptomatic
[/sɪmptəˈmætɪk/]
adjective
sintomático
1. Showing or producing symptoms of a disease or condition
The patient became symptomatic after exposure to the virus.
O paciente tornou-se sintomático após exposição ao vírus.
2. Indicative or characteristic of something, often something undesirable
The traffic jam is symptomatic of poor urban planning.
O congestionamento é sintomático de um planejamento urbano deficiente.
3. Related to or denoting treatment aimed at alleviating symptoms rather than curing the underlying disease
Symptomatic treatment can provide relief while the body fights the infection.
O tratamento sintomático pode aliviar os sintomas enquanto o corpo combate a infecção.
In both Brazilian and American medical contexts, 'symptomatic' is a technical term widely used in healthcare settings. In Brazil, the distinction between 'sintomático' (symptomatic) and 'assintomático' (asymptomatic) became particularly prominent during the COVID-19 pandemic. The term is also commonly used metaphorically in social and political discourse to describe conditions that reveal deeper systemic issues.
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