syndrome

as in development
a set of things that occur concurrently and have identifiable repeated characteristics suffered from a rare syndrome psychological syndromes

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Recent Examples of syndrome That is known as meconium aspiration syndrome – a potentially fatal condition that occurs in 5% to 10% of births but is treatable if diagnosed in time. Khwaga Ghani, NPR, 31 Mar. 2025 One on One Author Jamie Harrow on March Madness, The Bachelor and How Fandom Can Keep Friendships Alive (Exclusive) The novel, per a statement shared with PEOPLE, draws on Thomas’ experience raising his son Elliot, who was born with Jacobsen syndrome. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Another physical condition that those who use marijuana regularly can develop is known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, which is characterized by nausea, marked vomiting and pain. Omer Awan, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 Those people with genetic syndromes, for instance, inflammatory bowel disease, or personal or family history of colorectal cancer or colorectal polyps may need to begin earlier and receive screening more frequently. Katia Hetter, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for syndrome

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“Syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndrome. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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