syndrome

syndrome definition - medical

syn·drome (sĭnˈdrōmˌ)

noun
A group of symptoms that collectively indicate or characterize a disease, a psychological disorder, or another abnormal condition.

Related Forms:

  • syn·dromˈic (-drōˈmĭk, -drŏmˈĭk) adjective

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