syndrome
noun
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Combining its two Greek roots, syndrome means basically "running together". So when diagnosing a condition or disease, doctors tend to look for a group of symptoms existing together. As long as a set of symptoms remains mysterious, it may be referred to as a specific syndrome. But if that name is used for a while, it may become the condition's permanent name, even after an underlying cause has been found. So today we have Down syndrome, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Asperger's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, Tourette's syndrome, sick building syndrome, and many more. And since mental conditions often turn out to have physical causes, syndrome is used in psychology as well as in medicine.
Examples of syndrome in a Sentence
Brittany Risher, SELF, 11 Apr. 2025
Chaz Lucius, a first-round pick four years ago, announced his retirement Tuesday due to an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome diagnosis.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
From women sharing their hair removal routines, to intimate feelings about their appearance and tips on hormone-balancing diets, how the syndrome impacts the Black community has been going viral.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 7 Apr. 2025
For example, inflammatory bowel disease and inflammatory bowel syndrome are common digestive issues in cats, particularly older cats.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndrome. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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