syndrome
noun
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Combining its two Greek roots, syndrome means basically "running together". So when diagnosing a condition or disease, doctors tend to look for a group of symptoms existing together. As long as a set of symptoms remains mysterious, it may be referred to as a specific syndrome. But if that name is used for a while, it may become the condition's permanent name, even after an underlying cause has been found. So today we have Down syndrome, acquired immune deficiency syndrome, Asperger's syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, Tourette's syndrome, sick building syndrome, and many more. And since mental conditions often turn out to have physical causes, syndrome is used in psychology as well as in medicine.
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Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
According to Harlow, more research is needed to know how menstrual changes during the menopause transition affect people with various gynecological conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
—Julia Ries, Health, 19 Mar. 2025
Left unchecked, imposter syndrome can lead to burnout, decision paralysis and missed opportunities for both individuals and organizations.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
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The U.S. government owns the Statue of Liberty, according to UNESCO World Heritage Convention reports, so take-backsies might not be possible for France.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/syndrome. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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