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A syndrome is a collection of recognizable features, behaviors, signs and symptoms (as reported by a patient) which frequently occur together and can be observed or detected collectively to identify a particular illness, genetic disorder or other medical condition.
In some cases a particular syndrome may have only one cause, such as Down syndrome. Others have multiple possible causes such as Parkinsonian Syndrome (often shortened to Parkinson's), or in many cases the cause may be unknown.
Some syndromes may have limited treatment options or are groups of symptoms and behaviors that may not be treatable or are still under investigation by medical professionals.
The most important distinction to realize is that a syndrome is not a cause of disease or even a disease in and of itself but rather it is the collection of side effects caused by something else.
For example AIDS (Auto Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is the collection of side effects which includes a weak immune system; however, HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is the actual disease which is contagious. People do not catch AIDS; they catch HIV which than causes the syndrome (or collection of symptoms) known as AIDS. It is a commonly made mistake to use the terms incorrectly. But from a technical standpoint HIV is the virus, and AIDS (which is a syndrome) is the list of side effects.
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What is syndactyly a symptom of?
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome
Which syndrome is the complete opposite of Lima syndrome?
Stockholm syndrome.
What type of syndrome is the Koro syndrome?
The Koro syndrome is a culture-specific syndrome. The individual with Koro syndrome has an overpowering belief that his or her genitals are retracting and disappearing.
What other conditions could an infant with syndactyly have?
Syndactyly is a characteristic of Apert syndrome, Poland syndrome, Jarcho-Levin syndrome, oral-facial-digital syndrome, Pfeiffer syndrome, and Edwards syndrome.
Is xxxy syndrome barr-shaver-carr syndrome?
XXXY Syndrome and Barr-Shaver-Carr Syndrome are the same.
What is the medical term meaning the result of prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol?
Cushing's Syndrome
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
Is there such a syndrome as 9p syndrome?
yes there is.
Klinefelter syndrome is what?
what is kinefelter syndrome?
Is Angelman syndrome the same as Down syndrome?
Angelman syndrome is a genetic disorder, as is Down syndrome. But they are not the same. Angelman Syndrome involves a deletion of Chromosome 15, whereas people with Down syndrome have an extra copy of Chromosome 21.
By what other names is fragile X syndrome known?
also known as Martin-Bell syndrome, Marker X syndrome, and FRAXA syndrome
Is Down syndrome the same as Cohen syndrome?
no
