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masculine

/ˈsindɾome/

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Translation

syndrome

Word origin

From Greek syndrome ('concurrence, a running together'), from syn- ('together') and dromos ('a running').

Origin
Greek
Root
syndrome
English cognates
hippodrome, aerodrome

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralsíndromes

Examples

signos .

The doctor explained the signs of the syndrome to him.

Muchos sufren horario.

Many travellers suffer from jet lag.

.

That syndrome mainly affects small children.

investigadores .

The researchers are studying the causes of the syndrome.

¿ síntomas ?

What are the symptoms of this syndrome?

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This word is part of lesson 69.