An overt symptom is ____________.
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A
dangerous
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B
hidden
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C
obvious
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D
controlled
An overt symptom is obvious, readily detectable without special investigation through direct observation or measurement.
A) dangerous
Danger denotes risk severity, threat level unrelated to detectability. Overt symptoms may be benign; covert symptoms may be dangerous, detectability and severity represent orthogonal dimensions.
B) hidden
Hidden represents the direct antonym of overt, concealed rather than apparent. Covert symptoms require diagnostic testing; overt symptoms present without investigative intervention.
C) obvious
Obvious precisely captures overt's essence: readily apparent without special effort. Overt (ob + vertere, "to turn toward") implies direct presentation to observer, exactly matching obvious' immediate perceptibility.
D) controlled
Control denotes management status, therapeutic regulation rather than presentation mode. Symptoms may be overt yet uncontrolled, or covert yet controlled, distinct clinical domains.
Conclusion
Overt symptoms manifest with immediate perceptibility, distinct from danger assessment, hidden status, or control status. Obvious alone captures overt's essential character: direct presentation to detection without requiring investigative intervention.
Topic Flashcards
Click to FlipWhat does conspicuous mean?
Standing out so as to be clearly visible; attracting notice.
What is a subclinical condition?
A condition that does not show obvious clinical symptoms; it is detectable only by test.
What does manifest mean in a medical context?
To display or show (a symptom or condition); to become evident.
What is the opposite of an overt symptom?
A covert, hidden, or latent symptom.
What is a direct synonym for overt?
Obvious, apparent, or manifest.