syndrome

noun
UK: /ˈsɪndrəʊm/
US: /ˈsɪndroʊm/

  1. A group of symptoms that together show a disease or condition.

    1. The patient had a strange syndrome, so he was under special care. [ ] [ ]
    2. Irritable bowel syndrome can cause discomfort and affect daily life with bloating. [ ] [ ]

  2. A combination of things that seem to be connected and that create a problem.

    1. She has imposter syndrome, always doubting her skills. [ ] [ ]
    2. The economic syndrome of high unemployment and low growth is a major concern. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

condition disease ailment

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "syndrome" in English means: A group of symptoms that together show a disease or condition., A combination of things that seem to be connected and that create a problem..

The phonetic transcription of "syndrome" is /ˈsɪndrəʊm/ in British English and /ˈsɪndroʊm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "syndrome": condition, disease, ailment.

Example usage of "syndrome": "The patient had a strange syndrome, so he was under special care.". More examples on the page.