paratonic

/ˌpærəˈtɒnɪk/ or /ˌpærəˈtɑːnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or being a symptom that occurs simultaneously with another symptom, especially in a medical context

“The patient’s paratonic symptoms made it difficult for the doctor to diagnose the underlying condition.”

2. noun

a symptom that occurs simultaneously with another symptom

“The paratonic manifestations of the disease were alarming and required immediate attention.”

Synonyms

  • co-symptom
  • simultaneous symptom

Antonyms

  • asymptomatic