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syn·drome

noun \ˈsin-ˌdrōm also -drəm\

Definition of SYNDROME

1
: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality or condition
2
: a set of concurrent things (as emotions or actions) that usually form an identifiable pattern
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Origin of SYNDROME

New Latin, from Greek syndromē combination, syndrome, from syn- + dramein to run — more at dromedary
First Known Use: 1541

Rhymes with SYNDROME

airdrome, at-home, beachcomb, Beerbohm, bichrome, Bornholm, bring home, clay loam, cockscomb, coulomb, coxcomb, down-home, fall home, genome, group home, hot comb, megohm, Nichrome, radome, rest home, rhizome, salt dome, shalom, sheet home

syn·drome

noun \ˈsin-ˌdrōm also -drəm\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SYNDROME

: a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality

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