Definition

A group of symptoms or signs that occur together and indicate a particular medical condition or psychological disorder.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with a rare syndrome that affects her immune system.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the syndrome that makes people feel anxious in social situations?

Yeah, I think they call it social anxiety syndrome.

It's interesting how many people struggle with that syndrome these days.

Absolutely, it seems like a lot of people are affected by it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Syndrome** → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "dromos" (meaning a running or course). The word "syndrome" refers to a group of symptoms that run together or occur simultaneously, indicating a particular condition or disease.

Memory Tip

Think of symptoms that occur 'together' ('syn-') in a 'course' ('dromos') — that's what a syndrome is, a collection of symptoms that run together.

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