syndromes

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 How IonQ cracked error correction Since making measurements of a qubit destroys its quantum state, researchers can only gather information about their syndromes to know if the qubit has accumulated an error or not. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026 The program has participants with Fragile X, Down syndrome, autism, intellectual disabilities and genetic syndromes. — Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 During pregnancy, providers can diagnose some congenital syndromes that might need immediate attention after birth. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 So, the way the medical system names these syndromes is by their symptoms. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Lipodystrophy syndromes are conditions that cause abnormal fat loss. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 For people with a family history of colorectal cancer or genetic or hereditary syndromes – or signs and symptoms of colorectal cancer, such as blood in the stool – a colonoscopy is the only recommended test. — Andrea Dwyer, The Conversation, 30 May 2026 Instead, managing chronic-pain syndromes in many cases requires long conversations about coping strategies, behavioral therapies, and lifestyle changes—precisely the kind of time-intensive care that modern medical systems are poorly designed to deliver. — Jason Liebowitz, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026 There are two syndromes related to hantavirus infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Hali Smith may 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
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  • Brain networks—the stable patterns of communication that handle vision, attention, or our sense of self, and more—loosen and start talking to each other all at once.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Many attendees opted for all-black as well as strapless gowns, and off-the-shoulder dresses elevated by dark jewels, floral patterns, and mixed textures.
    — Aaron Royce, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • Related Articles Developed in partnership with Grupo Bosque Real, a specialist in high-end developments, the project was unveiled Thursday at an introductory event in Mexico City.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Both developments will be surrounded by entertainment districts.
    — Sofi Zeman October 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Syndromes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndromes. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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