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Syndrome
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a group of medical signs that indicate a person is suffering from a particular disease or condition
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a set of characteristics, behaviors, or qualities commonly observed in a specific situation or group of individuals
What is a "syndrome"?
A syndrome refers to a set of opinions or behaviors that are typical of a particular type of person, attitude, or social problem. This usage emphasizes a repeated pattern or trend seen in certain groups or situations. For example, "affluenza" describes a syndrome where wealthy individuals show irresponsible behavior due to their privileged upbringing. In this sense, a syndrome captures the common traits or issues often seen in a specific context or group of people.
Example
Toxic shock syndrome symptoms may include sudden high fever, a sunburn-like rash, and low blood pressure.
Turner syndrome is caused by the absence of part or all of one of the X chromosomes.
Turner syndrome occurs in approximately 1 in 2,500 live female births.
Individuals with Turner syndrome typically have short stature and a lack of normal pubertal development.
John's straightforward communication style is influenced by his Asperger's syndrome.
