syndrome — a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪndroʊm/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks I have 'Monday syndrome' because I'm always grumpy on Mondays.
- The doctor explained that the syndrome includes headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.
- He suffers from 'empty fridge syndrome' every weekend when he forgets to grocery shop.
syndrome
NOUN//ˈsɪndroʊm//
a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behavior
A syndrome pattern showing multiple symptoms occurring together in one patient
The syndrome finds its rhyme and home — where scattered symptoms unite in Rome-like harmony, each recognized and understood as one
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'syndromē' meaning 'a running together' or 'concurrence', derived from 'syn-' (together) and 'dramein' (to run). The term was adopted into medical terminology to describe symptoms that occur together as a group.
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📝Examples
“My mom thinks I have 'Monday syndrome' because I'm always grumpy on Mondays.”
“The doctor explained that the syndrome includes headaches, fatigue, and difficulty concentrating.”
“He suffers from 'empty fridge syndrome' every weekend when he forgets to grocery shop.”
“Carpal tunnel syndrome is common among people who use computers frequently.”
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