syndrome

noun C1

Meaning

A syndrome is a complex of symptoms and signs that collectively indicate or characterize a particular abnormality, disorder, or condition, often serving as a diagnostic criterion in medical and psychological contexts. It encompasses a range of manifestati
💡 The term "syndrome" is often misused to describe any collection of symptoms; however, it is important to distinguish between syndromes and isolated symptoms or conditions that do not meet the criteria for a syndrome.

Example Sentences

The doctor explained the symptoms of the rare syndrome clearly .
The syndrome affects cognitive function and requires further clinical research .
The syndrome causes a range of symptoms affecting multiple organs .

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