Pathognomonic

The characteristic wheezing sound is pathognomonic of bronchitis.

The "thumb sign" on an X-ray is pathognomonic of epiglottitis.

The presence of a particular antibody is pathognomonic of a certain autoimmune disease.

The presence of a characteristic odor is pathognomonic of bacterial vaginosis.

The inability to walk is pathognomonic of paralysis.

The formation of a ring-shaped rash is pathognomonic of ringworm infection.

The occurrence of delusions of grandeur is pathognomonic of bipolar disorder.

The characteristic "boot-shaped" heart on an X-ray is pathognomonic of tetralogy of Fallot.

The presence of red, raised, and itchy hives is pathognomonic of an allergic reaction.

The sudden collapse and loss of consciousness is pathognomonic of a heart attack.

The occurrence of "coffee ground" vomiting is pathognomonic of peptic ulcer disease.

The presence of clumps of abnormal proteins in the brain is pathognomonic of Alzheimer's disease.

The presence of a cherry-red spot in the eye is pathognomonic of Tay-Sachs disease.

The sudden onset of fever and joint pain is pathognomonic of dengue fever.

The presence of proteinuria is pathognomonic of kidney disease.

The distinctive "bull's eye" rash is pathognomonic of Lyme disease.

The sweet, fruity odor on the breath is pathognomonic of diabetic ketoacidosis.

The sound of a whooping cough is pathognomonic of pertussis.

The appearance of a butterfly-shaped rash on the face is pathognomonic of systemic lupus erythematosus.

The development of wheezing and shortness of breath is pathognomonic of asthma.

The sudden onset of a fever and severe headache is pathognomonic of meningitis.

A sweet, fruity odor on the breath is pathognomonic of diabetic ketoacidosis.

A dark black line on the nail can be pathognomonic of melanoma.

The constant crashing of waves is pathognomonic of living near the beach.

The sound of a bell ringing is pathognomonic of the end of class.

A sudden loss of vision can be pathognomonic of a stroke.

The smell of gas in the kitchen is pathognomonic of a gas leak.

A red and swollen joint is pathognomonic of rheumatoid arthritis.

A loud hissing sound coming from a tire is pathognomonic of a puncture.

The sight of red and green lights is pathognomonic of Christmas.