Non-symptomatic

Describing a person, animal, or object that does not exhibit any outward signs or observable characteristics of a particular disease, condition, or malfunction. This term often applies in medical contexts, indicating the absence of subjective feelings (symptoms) or objective physical findings that would typically suggest the presence of an ailment. It signifies a state of being free from detectable manifestations, even though the underlying cause or condition might still exist. A non-symptomatic state can be temporary or prolonged, and further investigation may be needed to confirm the absence of the condition. It is critical in disease spread prevention.

Non-symptomatic meaning with examples

• The patient tested positive for the virus but remained non-symptomatic throughout the observation period. Further testing revealed they could still transmit it. Therefore, the health advice was to quarantine as if symptoms were present, in case future non-symptomatic people could spread the illness.
• Early detection of the disease involved screening large populations; those identified as non-symptomatic were contacted immediately to undertake further diagnosis to see if there were any detectable signs that they had been affected. The process improved health outcomes overall.
• The diagnostic report indicated that the engine was functioning, with no error codes or unusual noises, and was therefore deemed to be non-symptomatic of any mechanical problems. Despite this, the owner may decide to take it in for preventative maintenance.
• After the chemical spill, soil samples from the surrounding area were collected. While initial tests showed no evidence of contamination in most areas, some samples proved that some areas were non-symptomatic, with future tests planned to detect any subtle environmental changes.