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Asymptomatic

Asymptomatic means there are no symptoms. You are considered asymptomatic if you:

  • Have recovered from an illness or condition and no longer have symptoms of that illness or condition
  • Have an illness or condition (such as early stage high blood pressure or glaucoma) but do not have symptoms of it

References

National Cancer Institute website. NCI dictionary of cancer terms. www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/asymptomatic?redirect=true. Accessed January 17, 2023.

  • Asymptomatic conditions - illustration

    An illness or condition that is present without any recognizable symptoms is regarded as an asymptomatic condition.

    Asymptomatic conditions

    illustration

  • Asymptomatic conditions - illustration

    An illness or condition that is present without any recognizable symptoms is regarded as an asymptomatic condition.

    Asymptomatic conditions

    illustration


Review Date: 10/20/2022

Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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