B2 adjective Neutral

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.

Ejemplos

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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.

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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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
syndrome
Adverbio
syndromically
Adjetivo
syndromic
Relacionado
symptomatology
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: syndrome

Ejemplos

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.

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
syndrome
Adverbio
syndromically
Adjetivo
syndromic
Relacionado
symptomatology

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: syndrome

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