Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
syndrome
Noun
/ˈsɪn.drəʊm/
Definition
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed her with a rare syndrome that affects her immune system.
- Down syndrome is a genetic condition that is associated with specific physical and cognitive features.
- They are researching a new syndrome that occurs in long-term virus survivors.
Meaning
Syndrome refers to a collection of signs and symptoms that indicate a particular medical or psychological condition. It helps in identifying specific illnesses or health issues by looking at a pattern of effects in a patient.
Synonyms
- Condition
- Disorder
- Complex
