Asymptomatic

Definition

Asymptomatic means there are no symptoms. You are considered asymptomatic if you:

Have recovered from an illness or condition and no longer have symptoms of that illness or condition
Have an illness or condition (such as early stage high blood pressure or glaucoma) but do not have symptoms of it

References

National Cancer Institute website. NCI dictionary of cancer terms. www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/asymptomatic?redirect=true. Accessed January 17, 2023.

Review Date: 10/20/2022
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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