Pronunciation: /ˌpæθɒɡˈnɒmɒnɪk/
adjective a term used in medicine to describe a sign or symptom that is specifically characteristic of a particular disease
A1 The doctor explained that a fever is a pathognomonic symptom of the flu.
A2 She recognized the pathognomonic rash as a sign of the contagious disease.
B1 The presence of a specific antibody is considered pathognomonic for the autoimmune disorder.
B2 The combination of symptoms was pathognomonic of the rare genetic condition.
C1 The pathognomonic mutation in the gene confirmed the diagnosis of the hereditary disease.
C2 The pathognomonic pattern seen on the MRI scan was indicative of a brain tumor.
formal The presence of a cherry red spot on the retina is pathognomonic for Tay-Sachs disease.
informal If you see that specific symptom, it's a dead giveaway for Tay-Sachs disease.
slang When you spot that, you know for sure it's Tay-Sachs disease.
figurative Her tears were pathognomonic of her deep sadness.
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