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Meaning of Syndrome
A set of medical signs and symptoms that are correlated with each other and, in the case of an individual patient, are associated with a particular disease or disorder
Definitions
- A set of medical signs and symptoms that are correlated with each other and, in the case of an individual patient, are associated with a particular disease or disorder
- * A characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behaviors
Etymology of Syndrome
The word "syndrome" comes from the Greek word σύνδρομον (syndromon), which means "running together", from σύν (syn), meaning "together", and δρόμον (dromon), meaning "running"
Historically, the term was first used in the 16th century to describe a set of symptoms that occur together
Example Uses
- The patient was diagnosed with a rare genetic syndrome that affected her motor skills
- * The syndrome is characterized by a combination of symptoms, including fever, headache, and fatigue
- * The doctor specializes in treating patients with Down syndrome