Asymtomatic...... What it really means

To add confusion to the word "asymptomatic", the word itself can be misused either on purpose or not by the medical profession. Here is how the verywellhealth website shows how the word is used...

1. When someone has experienced and subsequently recovered from a disease such that they no longer have symptoms, they are considered asymptomatic. In this case, symptoms are no longer present.
2. When someone has a condition (such as an infection or cancer) but does not yet have any symptoms. In this case, symptoms have yet to occur (if they ever will, that is).

It really is amazing how many times I heard this word today. Stay smart people.....