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Syndrome

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Updated January 27, 2009

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Definition:

A syndrome is a set of signs and symptoms that are known to occur together and suggest a particular abnormality, but without a known cause. It does not imply that the condition is less severe than a disease; it means that it's not as well understood.

]Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome both fit this definition because researchers haven't yet discovered what causes the numerous symptoms and changes in the body.

Also see: Definition of Disease

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