Endometrial Cancer Glossary
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Sign – Something that can be observed by a healthcare provider during a physical exam or from a laboratory test that shows that a person may have a condition or disease. Signs can be things like fever, swelling, high blood pressure, etc.13
Symptom – A physical or mental experience that may indicate a disease or condition. Symptoms are felt by the patient and may be difficult to measure. Some examples of symptoms are headache, fatigue, nausea, and pain.14