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Asymptomatic Persons who carry a disease and are usually capable of transmitting the disease but, who do not exhibit symptoms of the disease are said to be asymptomatic. asymptomatic [āsimp′təmat′ik] Etymology: Gk, a, without, symptoma, that which happens without symptoms. asymptomatic, n the absence of any evidence or symptoms of illness or condition. asymptomatic showing no symptoms. asymptomatic adjective Lacking obvious signs or symptoms of disease–usually understood to mean–despite the presence of a pathologic condition 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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Experimentally, we have obtained serologic evidence that SARS-CoV replicates asymptomatically in rats (B. Actinomyces, a commensal organism of the oral cavity, is often found in the tonsillar crypts, where it exists asymptomatically. Although some will pass asymptomatically through primary infection, between 50% and 90% will be symptomatic. |
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