syndrome
gb/sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/ us/sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
B2
English
~ 4900
szindróma, tünetegyüttes, komplexus
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
1
szindróma
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [a/an + syndrome]
The doctor diagnosed her with a rare genetic syndrome.
Az orvos egy ritka genetikai szindrómát állapított meg nála.
Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21.
A Down-szindrómát a 21-es kromoszóma egy többletpéldánya okozza.
Patients with this syndrome often experience muscle weakness and fatigue.
Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
Chronic fatigue syndrome can make even simple daily tasks exhausting.
Learner examples
He has a rare syndrome.
Ritka szindrómája van.
Down syndrome is a genetic problem.
A Down-szindróma genetikai rendellenesség.
This syndrome makes people feel very tired.
The doctor said she has metabolic syndrome.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'syndrome' with 'symptom'. A symptom is one sign of illness, while a syndrome is a set of symptoms that happen together.
Meaning
group of symptoms for a condition
Collocations
rare syndrome
|genetic syndrome
|metabolic syndrome
|Down syndrome
|chronic fatigue syndrome
Synonyms
disorder (A more general term for a medical or psychological condition; not all disorders are syndromes.)
|
condition (A broad term for any state of health, not necessarily defined by a group of symptoms.)
Antonyms
health (Represents the absence of illness or abnormal symptoms.)
Themes
medicine
|health
|science
Definition
A group of health problems or signs that usually happen together and show a certain illness or condition.
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together and characterize a particular disease, disorder, or abnormal condition.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
[someone] has [a/an + syndrome]
He suffers from impostor syndrome despite his many achievements.
Számos eredménye ellenére imposztorszindrómában szenved.
Some leaders develop a kind of superhero syndrome, thinking they can solve everything alone.
Egyes vezetőknél kialakul egyfajta szuperhős-szindróma: azt hiszik, mindent egyedül meg tudnak oldani.
Victim syndrome can stop people from taking responsibility for their actions.
Martyr syndrome often leads people to overwork themselves for others.
Learner examples
She has impostor syndrome and feels she is not good enough.
Imposztorszindrómája van, és úgy érzi, nem elég jó.
He shows victim syndrome and blames others.
Áldozatmentalitás jellemzi, és másokat hibáztat.
Martyr syndrome makes him work too much for others.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'syndrome' here only means a medical problem, but it can also be used for patterns of thinking or acting.
Meaning
recurring pattern of traits or behavior
Collocations
victim syndrome
|impostor syndrome
|superhero syndrome
|martyr syndrome
Synonyms
mindset (Refers to a mental attitude, but not necessarily linked to a problematic pattern.)
|
complex (In psychology, refers to a related but more specific set of ideas or feelings about something.)
Antonyms
well-being (Indicates healthy mental or emotional state, opposite to problematic behavioral patterns.)
Themes
psychology
|society
|health
|emotions
Definition
A common pattern of behavior or feelings that happen together and may cause problems.
A set of related behaviors, attitudes, or feelings that occur together and suggest a particular psychological or social condition.
Grammar
Dictionary form
syndrome
IPA
GB/sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
US/sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
Syllables & stress
syn - drome (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (syn)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: syndrome
- Plural: syndrome, syndromes
Word family
Forms
syndromes
noun
Advanced or less common
syndromic
adjective
syndromal
adjective
Expressions
chronic fatigue syndrome
1/kɹˈɑnɪk fətˈiɡ sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
fixed phrase
technical
long-term illness causing extreme tiredness
A sickness that makes you feel very tired for a long time and does not get better with rest.
Examples
- He was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome after months of unexplained tiredness.
- Chronic fatigue syndrome can make daily activities difficult.
Down syndrome
1/dˈaʊn sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
fixed phrase
technical
genetic disorder with extra chromosome 21
A genetic condition where a person has an extra chromosome 21, often causing learning problems and physical differences.
Examples
- Her son was born with Down syndrome.
- People with Down syndrome can live healthy and fulfilling lives with support.
impostor syndrome
1/ɪmpˈɔstɚ sˈɪndɹˌoʊm/
fixed phrase
feeling you don't deserve success
The feeling that you are not as good as people think you are, even when you are successful.
Examples
- After winning the award, she struggled with impostor syndrome and doubted her abilities.
- Many high-achieving people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their careers.