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1
a
combination
of
medical
problems
that
shows
the
existence
of a
particular
disease
or
mental
condition
:
Examples:
Early
diagnosis
of the syndrome is
difficult
, but it is
important
to
begin
treatment
as soon as
possible
.
2
used in the
names
of
various
illnesses
:
Examples:
irritable
bowel
syndrome
3
a
type
of
negative
behaviour
or
mental
state
that is
typical
of a person in a
particular
situation
:
Examples:
They said that uninsured-motorist syndrome was a
chronic
condition
in the
city
.
The
development
of new
wind
farms
was
slowed
by "not in my
backyard
" syndrome among
locals
.
4
a
combination
of
medical
problems
that
commonly
go together and that show the
existence
of a
disease
5
Syndrome is
often
used in the
names
of
diseases
:
Examples:
chronic
fatigue
syndrome
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