syndrome
noun
a group of symptoms that together are characteristic of a specific disorder, disease, or the like.
syndromes
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pluralof syndrome.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The study provided one of the most detailed investigations yet into the biological processes behind so called "island syndromes."
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
From a diagnostic standpoint, it overlaps with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and trauma-related syndromes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Ivan has two genetic syndromes which affect his cognitive functions.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
And for those with hypermobility syndromes, meaning overly flexible joints, “it’s important to be mindful that increased stretching could lead to dislocations of the joints.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
Plus, it's pretty much her job as a case worker to know stuff about different kinds of syndromes and stuff like that.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
