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    Síndrome (en. Syndrome)

    /ˈsindromɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of symptoms that present a specific disease.
    Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
    El síndrome de Down es un trastorno genético.
    Set of characteristics that occur under certain conditions.
    Impostor syndrome affects many successful people.
    El síndrome del impostor afecta a muchas personas exitosas.
    Medical condition defined by a group of related symptoms.
    Irritable bowel syndrome is common in the population.
    El síndrome de intestino irritable es común en la población.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'sundromos', which means 'to run together'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Stockholm syndrome
    Situation in which a victim develops an emotional bond with their captor.
    síndrome de Estocolmo
    impostor syndrome
    Feeling of not deserving the success that has been achieved.
    síndrome del impostor
    Down syndrome
    Genetic disorder caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
    síndrome de Down

    Related Words

    disorder
    Alteration of physical or mental health.
    trastorno
    pathology
    Study of diseases.
    patología
    diagnosis
    Identification of a disease or condition.
    diagnóstico

    Slang Meanings

    Informal use to refer to a complicated situation.
    Being in 'syndrome' mode when everything unexpectedly complicates.
    Estar en modo 'síndrome' cuando todo se complica inesperadamente.
    Term used to jokingly describe psychological problems.
    That guy has a syndrome of not stopping talking.
    Ese chico tiene un síndrome de no dejar de hablar.