Syndrome
/ˈsɪn.drəʊm/noun
A group of symptoms that consistently occur together or a condition characterized by a particular set of symptoms.
Did you know?The term 'syndrome' is derived from Greek, meaning 'running together', suggesting a convergence of symptoms that may reveal deeper, mystical truths about the body and mind.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
σύνδρομος (sýndromos)
“Running together; a condition characterized by a collection of symptoms.”
Latin
Latin
syndromus
“A term used to describe a collection of symptoms.”
Middle English
Middle English
syndrome
“Adopted from Latin, referring to a definite group of symptoms.”
Modern English
English
syndrome
“A term used in modern medicine to denote a specific set of symptoms that occur together.”
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