syndrome

US /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
UK /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
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1.

syndrome

a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms

:
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder.
Le syndrome de Down est un trouble génétique.
She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
Elle a été diagnostiquée avec le syndrome du côlon irritable.
2.

syndrome, ensemble de caractéristiques

a set of characteristics or a typical pattern of behavior associated with a particular type of person or thing

:
He suffers from the 'empty nest' syndrome since his children left home.
Il souffre du syndrome du 'nid vide' depuis que ses enfants ont quitté la maison.
The 'not invented here' syndrome can hinder innovation.
Le syndrome du 'pas inventé ici' peut entraver l'innovation.