syndromes

Definition of syndromesnext
plural of syndrome
as in patterns
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 syndromes While both syndromes cause numbness and tingling, only thoracic outlet syndrome causes the hands to become cold due to a lack of circulation. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026 The two treatments are designed to replace the genes broken in mucopolysaccharidosis type I and type II, also known as Hurler and Hunter syndromes, devastating and fatal rare diseases that cause a string of cognitive, cardiac, and other impairments. Jason Mast, STAT, 28 Jan. 2026 It's not attributed to genetic syndromes or hereditary cancers, because these things take generations to increase in your genes. Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025 Individuals with hereditary cancer syndromes or inflammatory bowel disease were excluded to keep the focus on the potential impact of endurance exercise alone. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • The Austrian, who finished second at the Yanqing World Cup in China in 2024, has trained as a neuromental coach, focusing on rewiring thought patterns and mindset.
    Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Across the experiments, the sensor network was consistently effective at producing distinct signal patterns and activating protective responses depending on the force applied.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Feb. 2026
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  • Barring any unexpected developments Carlos Narvaez will enter the season as the starter and Connor Wong will remain his primary backup.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
  • In addition to the developments, numerous commercial property renovations and additions were completed during the assessment cycle, contributing to Grand List growth, town officials said.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026

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“Syndromes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/syndromes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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