syndrome
Translation
syndrome
Examples
Down syndrome is a genetic condition.
Down's syndrome is a genetic condition.
This behavior is a symptom of a wider syndrome.
This behaviour is a symptom of a wider syndrome.
Grammar Patterns
a/the syndrome a group of symptoms which consistently occur together Down syndrome is a genetic condition.
Similar Words
Synonyms: condition, disorder, complex of symptoms
Etymology
From Greek 'syn-' (together) + 'dromos' (a running, course). A 'running together' of symptoms.
Memory Tips
Think of symptoms that 'run' together to form a specific condition.