1 a set of physical conditions that show you have a particular disease or medical problem:
PMS or premenstrual syndrome * This syndrome is associated with frequent coughing.
seealsoAIDS, DOWN'SSYNDROME
2 a set of opinions or a way of behaving that is typical of a particular type of person, attitude or social problem:
With teenagers, be prepared for the 'Me, me, me!' syndrome (= they think of themselves first).
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