noun
physical symptom; somatic symptom
Medical term for symptoms that manifest in the body, as opposed to psychological symptoms. Used in clinical contexts.
うつ病では、身体症状として頭痛や倦怠感が現れることがある。
In depression, physical symptoms such as headaches and fatigue can appear.
医師は患者の身体症状を詳しく調べた。
The doctor examined the patient's physical symptoms in detail.
Refers to psychological or psychiatric symptoms, contrasting with 身体症状 which denotes physical symptoms.
Compound of 身体 (body) and 症状 (symptom). A straightforward Sino-Japanese medical term.