syndrome
US /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
UK /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
1.
Syndrom
a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms
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Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
Das Down-Syndrom ist eine genetische Störung.
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She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
Bei ihr wurde das Reizdarmsyndrom diagnostiziert.
2.
Syndrom, Verhaltensmuster
a set of characteristics or a typical pattern of behavior associated with a particular type of person or thing
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He suffers from the 'empty nest' syndrome since his children left home.
Er leidet unter dem 'leeres Nest' Syndrom, seit seine Kinder das Haus verlassen haben.
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The 'not invented here' syndrome can hinder innovation.
Das 'nicht hier erfunden' Syndrom kann Innovationen behindern.