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Syndromes Meaning in English

word · lemma: syndrome

ˈsɪnˌdɹoʊmz
SIN-drohmz
sˈɪndɹəʊmz
SIN-drohmz

Definition

Syndromes are groups of symptoms or signs that together indicate a particular disease or medical condition.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in medical and clinical contexts. 'Syndrome' is the singular; 'syndromes' is the plural. Often used with the names of conditions, e.g., 'Down syndrome', 'irritable bowel syndrome'. Not all sets of symptoms are called syndromes—it's a technical medical term.

Example Sentences

Some syndromes can be treated with medicine.

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Doctors study different syndromes to help patients.

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Children can be born with rare syndromes.

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Some syndromes are hard to diagnose because the symptoms are similar to other illnesses.

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I've read about new syndromes that doctors recently discovered.

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There are many syndromes with confusing names, but each affects people differently.

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