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Definition

complaint

(kŏm-plānt' )

  1. The principal reason for seeking medical assistance.
  2. The initial pleading or document that commences a legal action, states grounds for such an action, names the parties to the lawsuit, and demand s for relief. SYN: petition.

chief c.

ABBR: CC

The symptom or group of symptoms that represents the primary reason for seeking health care.

subjective memory c.Subjective memory impairment.