syndrome

• Sustantivo que designa el conjunto de síntomas o signos que aparecen juntos de forma característica y definen una condición médica, trastorno o enfermedad.

A noun referring to a group of symptoms or signs that consistently occur together, characterizing a particular medical condition, abnormality, or disease.

1. B2formalmedical

   A group of symptoms that consistently occur together, characterizing a specific medical condition or disorder.

   Síndrome médico

   • Down syndrome is caused by an extra chromosome.
   • The patient was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
   • Chronic fatigue syndrome affects millions of people worldwide.

   Sinónimosafflictionailmentcomplaintconditiondiseasedisorderillnessmaladysickness

2. Pattern of behaviorB2informal

   A set of opinions, emotions, or behaviors that characterize a particular situation or type of person.

   síndrome

   • He suffers from imposter syndrome despite his achievements.
   • The city is experiencing a case of 'tourist syndrome' during the holiday season.
   • Stockholm syndrome describes a paradoxical psychological bond between captor and captive.

   Sinónimoscharacteristiccomplexpattern