| query | You can refer to an undesirable condition that is characterized by a particular type of activity or behaviour as a s_______ .You can refer to an undesirable condition that is characterized by a particular type of activity or behaviour as a syndrome . Avoid sweep-it-under-the-carpet syndrome where you ignore problems. Scientists call this the 'it won't affect me' syndrome. |
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| word | syndrome |
| full-definition | noun A syndrome is a medical condition that is characterized by a particular group of signs and symptoms. Irritable bowel syndrome seems to affect more women than men. The syndrome is more likely to strike those whose immune systems are already below par. You can refer to an undesirable condition that is characterized by a particular type of activity or behaviour as a syndrome . Avoid sweep-it-under-the-carpet syndrome where you ignore problems. Scientists call this the 'it won't affect me' syndrome. |
| inflections | syndromes |
| cefr-level | C1 |
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