Synonyms for pathognomonic
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
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.
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- pathognomonical
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pathognomonic | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- pathognostic