das Leitsymptom
Translation
key symptom, cardinal symptom, leading symptom
Examples
Fieber ist ein Leitsymptom vieler Krankheiten.
Fever is a key symptom of many diseases.
Der Arzt fragte nach den Leitsymptomen.
The doctor asked about the main symptoms.
Grammar Patterns
the key symptom of/for sth. Das Leitsymptom der Grippe ist hohes Fieber.
Similar Words
Hauptsymptom (main symptom), Kernsymptom (core symptom)
Etymology
From 'leiten' (to lead) + 'Symptom' (symptom). The 'leading' symptom that guides a diagnosis.
Memory Tips
This is the symptom that 'leads' ('leitet') the doctor to the correct diagnosis.