Syndrome: meaning, definitions and examples

medical condition

A syndrome is a group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms. Syndromes are often named after the person who discovered or described them.

complex, condition, disorder

Examples of usage

• The Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine.

• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition.

• The Stockholm syndrome is a psychological response in which hostages express empathy and sympathy towards their captors.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) can develop after a person has been exposed to a traumatic event.