syndrome
US /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
UK /ˈsɪn.droʊm/
1.
sindrome
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.
La sindrome di Down è un disturbo genetico.
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She was diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome.
Le è stata diagnosticata la sindrome dell'intestino irritabile.
2.
sindrome, modello di comportamento
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.
Soffre della sindrome del 'nido vuoto' da quando i suoi figli hanno lasciato casa.
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The 'not invented here' syndrome can hinder innovation.
La sindrome del 'non inventato qui' può ostacolare l'innovazione.