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 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 Conditions like autoimmune disease, postpartum depression and chronic pain syndromes were too often chalked up to stress or hysteria. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 19 Apr. 2026 In January 2018, the Oslo patient was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndromes, a group of cancers in the bone marrow that inhibit production of cells, per the National Cancer Institute. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • While mosquitoes are remarkably adaptable animals, scientists have repeatedly demonstrated that their numbers and territory are expanding as the planet warms and weather patterns change.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Smoke impacts will depend on daily fire behavior, containment efforts, and shifting wind patterns over the coming days.
    James Ward, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • New developments in Qatar are not expected to reach full capacity before the second half of 2027, according to consultancy Wood Mackenzie.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Check back throughout for updates on firefighting efforts, evacuation orders, road closures, weather conditions and other developments related to the Ross Fire.
    Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Syndromes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndromes. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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