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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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