Syndrome

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

Syndrome (noun)

  1. A group of symptoms that often occur together and indicate a particular medical condition.
  2. A combination of traits or behaviors that are characteristic of a particular situation or condition.

Examples

  • A syndrome can affect various parts of the body.
  • A syndrome may include a unique set of traits.

Common collocations: diagnose a syndrome, treat a syndrome, exhibit a syndrome, recognize a syndrome