Asymptomatic means there are no symptoms. A person is said to be asymptomatic if:
An illness or condition is present without symptoms.
The person has recovered from an illness or condition, and no longer has any symptoms.
He or she is healthy.
A particular illness or condition usually does not produce symptoms.
Review Date: 10/24/2006
Reviewed By: Daniel R Alexander, MD, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Mary's Hospital, Leonardtown, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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