A symptom was an affect of an illness, injury, or other condition afflicting a patient such as having a fever, headache, or other pain. Recognizing the symptoms of a condition could help a doctor deliver a diagnosis.
In 2364, sterility was the lastest symptom affecting the Aldeans who were suffering from a form of radiation poisoning from their sun. (TNG: "When The Bough Breaks")
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- Psychological symptom