Underlying Condition

Synonyms of underlying condition

• root cause
• primary condition
• fundamental issue

Antonyms of underlying condition

• secondary issue
• superficial condition
• surface problem

Collocations of underlying condition

underlying cause

Frequency: 75 %

The doctor determined the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms.

underlying issue

Frequency: 70 %

The underlying issue causing the problem needs to be addressed.

underlying factor

Frequency: 65 %

Stress is often an underlying factor in many health conditions.

underlying problem

Frequency: 60 %

The underlying problem with the machine was finally fixed.

Idiomatic Expressions for underlying condition

• Phrase: Addressing the underlying condition
  Meaning: Refers to dealing with the root cause of a problem rather than just treating the symptoms.
  Usage: Instead of just treating the pain, the therapist focused on addressing the underlying condition causing the discomfort.