syndrome
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Some congenital heart defects occur as part of a wider genetic syndrome that can also produce abnormalities elsewhere in the body.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The 58-year-old superstar was diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder called stiff person syndrome in 2022, which forced her to pull back from touring.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
There was a requisite culture shock, missing friends and family, and impostor syndrome.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
As part of the health campaign, the government said some of the fears could be linked to Koro syndrome, a mental illness otherwise known as missing or genital retraction hysteria.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Overall the tests pointed to post-traumatic stress syndrome, though she has yet to decide on the strategy to manage it.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Even so, scientists still do not fully understand why island syndromes happen or how these traits help species adapt to island ecosystems.
From Science Daily ● May 28, 2026
From a diagnostic standpoint, it overlaps with obsessive-compulsive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder and trauma-related syndromes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Ivan has two genetic syndromes which affect his cognitive functions.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2025
And for those with hypermobility syndromes, meaning overly flexible joints, “it’s important to be mindful that increased stretching could lead to dislocations of the joints.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
Plus, it's pretty much her job as a case worker to know stuff about different kinds of syndromes and stuff like that.
From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds
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