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complaint /com·plaint/ (kom-plānt´) a disease, symptom, or disorder.

chief complaint the symptom or group of symptoms about which the patient first consults the doctor; the presenting symptom.

chief complaint (CC),

a subjective statement made by a patient describing the most significant or serious symptoms or signs of illness or dysfunction that caused him or her to seek health care. It is used most often in a health history.

chief complaint,

n the concern that brings a patient to seek therapeutic intervention.

complaint,

n an ailment, problem, or symptom disclosed by the patient.

complaint, chief (CC),

n the main symptom or reason for which the patient seeks treatment. The most troublesome ailment, problem, or symptom.

chief complaint

the most apparent clinical sign in a patient's illness. Called also cardinal sign, key sign.

chief complaint

The principal reason for a person seeking medical attention; CCs include acute abdomen, colicky pain, crushing chest pain, hip fracture, etc. See Complaint, Minor complaint.

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