syndrome
US /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
UK /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
1.
síndrome
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.
El síndrome de Down es un trastorno genético.
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She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
Le diagnosticaron síndrome del intestino irritable.
2.
síndrome, patrón de comportamiento
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.
Él sufre del síndrome del 'nido vacío' desde que sus hijos se fueron de casa.
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The 'not invented here' syndrome can hinder innovation.
El síndrome de 'no inventado aquí' puede obstaculizar la innovación.