noun

syndrome

SIHND-rohm

noun

A recognizable group of symptoms or signs that together point to a particular medical or psychological condition.

"Doctors diagnosed him with chronic fatigue syndrome."

"The syndrome typically involves joint pain, fatigue, and a distinctive rash."

Any set of traits or behaviors, usually negative, that together identify a certain type or pattern.

"Critics called it a symptom of "second-album syndrome.""

How to Use Syndrome

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA cluster of symptoms or traits that tend to show up together and identify a specific condition or pattern.

Common pairings

down syndrome irritable bowel syndrome burnout syndrome

syndromes plural

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From Ancient Greek syndrome, "a running together" or "concurrence" — from syn- ("with") and dromos ("running, course").

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