Pathognomic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑˈðoʊˈnoʊmɪk/

Pathognomic (adjective)

  1. clearly showing a specific disease or condition.

Examples

  • The rash was pathognomic of the illness.
  • A pathognomic symptom can confirm the diagnosis.

Common collocations: pathognomic sign, pathognomic feature, pathognomic indicator

Synonyms of Pathognomic

Formal

Antonyms of Pathognomic

  • When a symptom does not clearly indicate a specific disease.