B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

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.

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
syndrome
Advérbio
syndromically
Adjetivo
syndromic
Relacionado
symptomatology
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Dica de memorização

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 ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: syndrome

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
syndrome
Advérbio
syndromically
Adjetivo
syndromic
Relacionado
symptomatology

Colocações comuns

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 Comuns

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

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Erros comuns

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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Dica de memorização

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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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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 ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: syndrome

Gramática relacionada

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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