B2 adjective محايد

syndrome

/ˈsɪndrəʊm/

A syndrome is a recognizable complex of symptoms and physical findings which indicate a specific condition or disorder. In non-medical contexts, it refers to a characteristic pattern of behavior or a group of opinions typical of a social condition.

أمثلة

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1

He was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome after months of unexplained exhaustion.

Doctors identified his persistent tiredness as a specific medical condition characterized by long-term fatigue.

2

The patient exhibits a rare metabolic syndrome that affects how their body processes energy.

The person shows signs of a group of risk factors that increase the chance of heart disease and diabetes.

3

I think I’ve got 'Sunday night syndrome'—I’m already feeling stressed about Monday morning.

I am experiencing a common pattern of anxiety that happens right before the work week begins.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
syndrome
ظرف
syndromically
صفة
syndromic
مرتبط
symptomatology
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the prefix 'syn-' which means 'together' (like in synchronize) and 'drome' meaning 'running'. A syndrome is when many symptoms 'run together'.

اختبار سريع

The doctor explained that her symptoms, though varied, were all part of the same ____.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: syndrome

أمثلة

1

He was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome after months of unexplained exhaustion.

everyday

Doctors identified his persistent tiredness as a specific medical condition characterized by long-term fatigue.

2

The patient exhibits a rare metabolic syndrome that affects how their body processes energy.

formal

The person shows signs of a group of risk factors that increase the chance of heart disease and diabetes.

3

I think I’ve got 'Sunday night syndrome'—I’m already feeling stressed about Monday morning.

informal

I am experiencing a common pattern of anxiety that happens right before the work week begins.

4

The researchers studied the psychological impact of Stockholm syndrome on long-term captives.

academic

Academics investigated the mental state where hostages develop positive feelings toward their captors.

5

The company is suffering from 'silo syndrome,' where departments refuse to share information with each other.

business

The business is experiencing a pattern of behavior where different teams work in isolation and do not cooperate.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
syndrome
ظرف
syndromically
صفة
syndromic
مرتبط
symptomatology

تلازمات شائعة

metabolic syndrome a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease
withdrawal syndrome symptoms that occur after stopping the use of a drug
irritable bowel syndrome a common disorder affecting the large intestine
down syndrome a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome
acquired immune deficiency syndrome a chronic, life-threatening condition caused by HIV

العبارات الشائعة

impostor syndrome

the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved

tall poppy syndrome

a social phenomenon where people of high status are resented or attacked

empty nest syndrome

grief or loneliness parents feel when their children leave home

يُخلط عادةً مع

syndrome vs disease

A disease has a specific, known cause, whereas a syndrome is a group of symptoms that occur together without a single proven cause.

syndrome vs symptom

A symptom is a single physical or mental feature of a condition; a syndrome is the whole collection of those features.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'syndrome' when referring to a group of symptoms that consistently occur together. It is widely used in both clinical medicine and popular psychology to describe behavioral patterns.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often treat 'syndrome' and 'disease' as perfect synonyms, but 'syndrome' specifically refers to the collection of symptoms rather than the underlying biological mechanism.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the prefix 'syn-' which means 'together' (like in synchronize) and 'drome' meaning 'running'. A syndrome is when many symptoms 'run together'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Greek 'syndromē', meaning 'running together' or 'concourse'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Plural form: syndromes Often followed by a descriptive name (e.g., [Name] syndrome)
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السياق الثقافي

In Western culture, terms like 'impostor syndrome' have become very popular in workplace discussions regarding mental health and self-confidence.

اختبار سريع

The doctor explained that her symptoms, though varied, were all part of the same ____.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: syndrome

قواعد ذات صلة

كلمات ذات صلة

bluster

C1

Bluster refers to loud, aggressive, or indignant talk that carries little sting or power and is often intended to intimidate. It suggests a noisy way of speaking that lacks substance or the actual ability to carry out threats.

bogus

C1

Describes something that is not genuine, counterfeit, or intentionally fraudulent. It is often used in academic and legal contexts to refer to claims, documents, or entities that have been fabricated to deceive others.

boisterous

C1

Describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and cheerful, often in a way that is slightly out of control. It is frequently used for groups of people, activities, or natural forces like wind and waves.

bombard

C1

To attack or subject someone or something to a continuous flow of objects, questions, or information. In academic and scientific contexts, it specifically refers to directing a stream of particles or radiation at a substance to induce a reaction.

bombastic

C1

Describing speech, writing, or behavior that is high-sounding and inflated but with little actual meaning or substance. It is typically used to criticize someone for being pretentious and trying to sound more important or knowledgeable than they truly are.

bondage

C1

Bondage refers to the state of being under the control of another person or system, characterized by a lack of freedom or involuntary servitude. In an academic context, it encompasses legal, social, and economic structures, such as slavery or debt peonage, that restrict an individual's autonomy.

boon

C1

A boon is a timely benefit or blessing that is extremely helpful in a particular situation. It refers to something that makes life easier or provides a significant advantage when most needed.

boorish

C1

Describes behavior that is rough, unrefined, and ill-mannered, typically lacking sensitivity or social grace. It suggests a lack of education or cultural sophistication in social interactions.

bootstrap

C1

To start or develop a process or business using minimal external resources, often relying on existing internal assets or self-funding. In computing and statistics, it refers to a self-starting process that executes without external input or a technique for estimation through resampling.

bounty

C1

A bounty is a generous gift or a reward offered for a specific task, such as the capture of a criminal. It also frequently refers to an abundance or plentiful supply of something, particularly food or natural resources.

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