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syndrome
/ˈsɪndɹəʊm/
In medical contexts, a syndrome is different from a disease because it describes a collection of symptoms rather than a single known cause. When used metaphorically to describe social behavior (like "imposter syndrome"), the word is often used more casually to describe a common feeling or pattern of behavior shared by many people.
💬Casual Conversation
I can't stop staring at old photos of rain. I think I've got Stockholm syndrome for Earth.
Get a grip, Tom. The oxygen scrubber is on its last legs again.
Meanings
A group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a characteristic combination of signs and symptoms that occur with a specific disease or medical condition.
"The patient was diagnosed with Down syndrome after prenatal screening."
A condition or set of behaviors associated with a particular situation or psychological state, often used metaphorically to describe a widespread social phenomenon.
"Many new parents experience "empty nest syndrome" once their children leave for college."