SYNDROME

[noun] [C] - a combination of medical problems that commonly go together, which might show the existence of a particular disease or mental conditionThere is a lack of research on risk factors for fatigue and fatigue syndromes.See also Down's syndrome.Syndrome is used in the names of various illnesses.acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)irritable bowel syndrome premenstrual syndromepost-traumatic stress syndrometoxic shock syndromeThe AIDS syndrome is a group of specific infections and cancer which occur as a result of a compromised immune system.A syndrome is also a type of negative behaviour or mental state that is typical of a person in a particular situation.It's a classic case of the bored-housewife syndrome - she's got nothing to do all day except drink and go shopping.