syndrome
syndrome /ˈsɪn.drəʊm/ aep /-droʊm/ noun
1 F0 [C] a combination of medical problems that commonly go together, which might show the existence of a particular disease or mental condition → SEE ALSO DOWN'S SYNDROME(Cf. ↑Down's syndrome)Thesaurus+: ↑Disease and illness - general words2 F0 [U] used in the names of various illnesses: » irritable bowel syndromeThesaurus+: ↑Disease and illness - general words3 F0 [C] a type of negative behaviour or mental state that is typical of a person in a particular situation: » It's a classic case of the bored-housewife syndrome - she's got nothing to do all day except drink and go shopping.Thesaurus+: ↑Science of psychology and psychoanalysis , ↑Mind and personality |