ModL < Gr syndromē < syn-, with + dramein, to run: see dromedary
Examples of 'syndrome' in a sentence
syndrome
Stress can be linked with irritable bowel syndrome and bloating.
The Sun (2012)
The same syndrome also affects taste in fashion and interiors.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Can you remember where you were when you first heard of acquired immune deficiency syndrome?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He also had irritable bowel syndrome.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Europe's short working weeks and frequent vacations are one symptom of the syndrome.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
So it's likely to be irritable bowel syndrome.
The Sun (2012)
There are a number of treatments available for a frozen shoulder, also sometimes called painful arc syndrome.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Her lawyers say she had a treatable condition called acute compartment syndrome, where blood flow is cut off.
The Sun (2009)
Many of these rare heart problems behind SAD syndrome are hereditary.
The Sun (2009)
A The commonest cause is irritable bowel syndrome.
The Sun (2015)
Chinese restaurant syndrome, symptoms experienced by some after eating Chinese food.
Mayes, Adrienne The Dictionary of Nutritional Health (1986)
Often, it's a sign of bowel syndrome.
The Sun (2007)
It's probably something else, for instance irritable bowel syndrome.
The Sun (2009)
The syndrome affects only about 300 people in Britain.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A rare condition called Williams syndrome is caused by mutations in one or more genes that are involved in calcium metabolism.
Wills, Christopher The Runaway Brain: the Evolution of Human Uniqueness (1993)
My eldest, who is eight, has been diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and has no control over her bowels.
The Sun (2011)
She said that police sent her to a psychiatrist who wrongly diagnosed her as suffering from Stockholm syndrome, a condition in which hostages empathise with their captors.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
If the X chromosome is absent in some cells but not all then this is called mosaic Turner syndrome and symptoms can be mild.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
I'd been diagnosed with small vessel syndrome - a condition which blocks the heart vessels and had been waiting for a heart transplant.
The Sun (2013)
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syndrome
British English: syndrome NOUN
A syndrome is a medical condition that is characterized by a particular group of signs and symptoms.
Irritable bowel syndrome seems to affect more women than men.
American English: syndrome
Brazilian Portuguese: síndrome
Chinese: 综合症状
European Spanish: síndrome
French: syndrome
German: Syndrom
Italian: sindrome
Japanese: 症候群
Korean: 증후군
European Portuguese: síndrome
Latin American Spanish: síndrome
All related terms of 'syndrome'
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Down syndrome
a congenital condition characterized by abnormal chromosomes , mental deficiency , a broad face, slanting eyes, a short fifth finger , etc.; Mongolism
Down's syndrome
Down's syndrome is a disorder that some people are born with. People who have Down's syndrome have physical differences, such as shorter stature, and learning difficulties.
Gorlin syndrome
a rare congenital disorder in which cancer destroys the facial skin and causes blindness; skeletal anomalies can also occur
Hughes syndrome
a condition of the autoimmune system caused by antibodies reacting against phospholipids , leading to thrombosis
Marfan syndrome
a disorder of connective tissue that is characterized by abnormal elongation of the bones and often by visual impairment
Reye's syndrome
a rare metabolic disease in children that can be fatal , involving damage to the brain , liver , and kidneys
Turner syndrome
a genetic disorder occurring in women due to an incomplete or missing X chromosome : symptoms include short stature , a webbed neck, and swollen hands and feet
Asperger syndrome
a form of autism in which the person affected has limited but obsessive interests, and has difficulty relating to other people
couvade syndrome
a psychosomatic condition in which the spouse or partner of a pregnant woman experiences symptoms of childbirth or pregnancy
Cushing's syndrome
a medical condition characterized by obesity, hypertension , excessive hair growth, etc., caused by an overactive adrenal gland or large doses of corticosteroids
Hurler's syndrome
a medical condition characterized by bone deformity and learning disability
impostor syndrome
a persistent feeling of being unworthy of one's status or success
Jerusalem syndrome
a delusive condition affecting some visitors to Jerusalem in which the sufferer identifies with a major figure from his or her religious background
Kawasaki syndrome
a syndrome , usually afflicting children, characterized by high fever , swollen lymph nodes in the neck, rashes , irritated eyes and mucous membranes, etc. with possible damage to the cardiovascular system
Ménière's syndrome
a disorder of the inner ear characterized by a ringing or buzzing in the ear, dizziness, and impaired hearing
metabolic syndrome
a condition associated with obesity including symptoms such as glucose intolerance, insulin resistance , and raised blood pressure, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Nonne's syndrome
a disease of the cerebellum characterized by unsteady movements and mispronunciation of words
postviral syndrome
debilitating condition occurring as a sequel to viral illness
Proteus syndrome
a condition caused by malfunction in cell growth , in which bone and flesh tissue overgrow in localized areas of the body
Stockholm syndrome
a psychological condition in which hostages or kidnap victims become sympathetic towards their captors
survivor syndrome
a characteristic group of symptoms , including recurrent images of death, depression, persistent anxiety , and emotional numbness, occurring in survivors of disaster
Tourette syndrome
a brain disorder characterized by involuntary outbursts of swearing , spitting , barking , etc, and sudden involuntary movements
Turner's syndrome
a genetic disorder characterized by various deformities and abnormalities ; esp., the absence of a female's second X chromosome , which prevents her from maturing sexually
Williams syndrome
an abnormality in the genes involved in calcium metabolism , resulting in learning difficulties
Asperger's syndrome
a developmental disorder characterized by social and emotional deficiencies , but accompanied by normal or above-average verbal skills and cognitive ability
cerebellar syndrome
a disease of the cerebellum characterized by unsteady movements and mispronunciation of words
cot death syndrome
the unexplained sudden death of an infant during sleep
fragile-X syndrome
an inherited condition characterized by learning disability : affected individuals have an X-chromosome that is easily damaged under certain conditions
Goldenhar's syndrome
a congenital disorder in which one side of the face is malformed, often with an enlargement of one side of the mouth. There may also be hearing loss, curvature of the spine , and learning difficulties
Gulf War syndrome
a group of various debilitating symptoms experienced by many soldiers who served in the Gulf War of 1991. It is claimed to be associated with damage to the central nervous system, caused by exposure to pesticides containing organophosphates
Klinefelter's syndrome
a congenital disorder of males, caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome and characterized by small testicles and sterility
locked-in syndrome
a condition in which a person is conscious but unable to move any part of the body except the eyes: results from damage to the brainstem
Munchausen's syndrome
a psychiatric disorder in which a patient feigns illness to obtain hospital treatment
Münchhausen's syndrome
a psychiatric disorder in which a patient feigns illness to obtain hospital treatment
Parkinson's syndrome
a progressive chronic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired muscular coordination and tremor
premenstrual syndrome
Premenstrual syndrome is used to refer to the problems , including strain and tiredness, that many women experience before menstruation . The abbreviation → PMS is often used.
Tourette's syndrome
Tourette's syndrome is a brain disorder that causes the sufferer to make sudden uncontrolled movements and sometimes swear and spit.
withdrawal syndrome
a spectrum of physical and behavioral symptoms following cessation from the continuous use of an addictive drug, the character and severity of the symptoms depending upon the particular drug and the daily dose
Adams-Stokes syndrome
impaired conduction or blocking of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat , resulting in a lack of coordination between the beating of the atria and the ventricles
brittle bone syndrome
a hereditary disease caused by a collagen abnormality , causing fragility of the skeleton which results in fractures and deformities
empty-nest syndrome
a condition, often involving depression , loneliness, etc, experienced by parents living in a home from which the children have grown up and left
false memory syndrome
an alleged condition in which a person undergoing psychotherapy erroneously believes in traumatic events in his or her childhood
Prader-Willi syndrome
a rare congenital condition characterized by obsessive eating, learning difficulties , and restricted growth
shaken baby syndrome
a combination of physical injuries and conditions such as brain damage and broken bones , sometimes leading to death , caused by the vigorous shaking of an infant or young child
sudden death syndrome
the unexpected death of a young adult , usually due to undetected inherited heart disease
tall poppy syndrome
a tendency to disparage any person who has achieved great prominence or wealth
toxic shock syndrome
a potentially fatal condition, characterized by fever , stomachache , a painful rash , and a drop in blood pressure, that is caused by staphylococcal blood poisoning . In women it is most commonly caused by a retained tampon during menstruation
white-coat syndrome
the phenomenon of having elevated blood pressure only during a medical consultation
carpal tunnel syndrome
a condition characterized by pain and tingling in the fingers , caused by pressure on a nerve as it passes under the ligament situated across the front of the wrist
Chinese translation of 'syndrome'
syndrome
(ˈsɪndrəum)
n(c)
(Med) 综(綜)合症 (zōnghézhèng) (个(個), gè)
(fig) 种(種)种(種)表现(現) (zhǒngzhǒng biǎoxiàn)
(noun)
Definition
a combination of signs and symptoms that indicate a particular disease
The syndrome strikes those whose immune systems are below par.
Synonyms
condition
Doctors suspect he may have a heart condition.
complaint
Eczema is a common skin complaint.
illness
She returned to her family home to recover from an illness.
symptoms
disorder
a rare nerve disorder that can cause paralysis of the arms
ailment
The pharmacist can assist you with the treatment of common ailments.
affliction
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ailment
Definition
a slight illness
The pharmacist can assist you with the treatment of common ailments.
Synonyms
illness,
disease,
complaint,
disorder,
sickness,
affliction,
malady,
infirmity,
lurgy (informal)
in the sense of complaint
Definition
a mild illness
Eczema is a common skin complaint.
Synonyms
disorder,
problem,
trouble,
disease,
upset,
illness,
sickness,
ailment,
affliction,
malady,
indisposition
in the sense of disorder
Definition
an illness
a rare nerve disorder that can cause paralysis of the arms
Synonyms
illness,
disease,
complaint,
condition,
sickness,
ailment,
affliction,
malady,
infirmity,
indisposition
Synonyms of 'syndrome'
syndrome
Explore 'syndrome' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of illness
Definition
a state of ill health
She returned to her family home to recover from an illness.