syndromes

Definition of syndromesnext
plural of syndrome
as in patterns
a set of things that occur concurrently and have identifiable repeated characteristics suffered from a rare syndrome psychological syndromes

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Recent Examples of syndromes Several other syndromes and genetic variations — including Peutz–Jeghers Syndrome, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome and MUTYH-Associated Polyposis (MAP) — can also warrant earlier screenings. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026 In an era of diffuse, evasive conditions — autoimmune syndromes, long Lyme, long Covid — gout is unmistakable. Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026 While both syndromes cause numbness and tingling, only thoracic outlet syndrome causes the hands to become cold due to a lack of circulation. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 The two treatments are designed to replace the genes broken in mucopolysaccharidosis type I and type II, also known as Hurler and Hunter syndromes, devastating and fatal rare diseases that cause a string of cognitive, cardiac, and other impairments. Jason Mast, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026 It's not attributed to genetic syndromes or hereditary cancers, because these things take generations to increase in your genes. Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • Concentric bands of short linear patterns wrapped around the rim.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
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  • However, there have been many positive developments thus far.
    Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Despite all the developments since the FOMC’s last meeting, Boston College economics professor Brian Bethune said the Fed’s dilemma has not changed.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026

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“Syndromes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndromes. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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