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syndrome vs XXY-syndrome

XXY-syndrome vs syndrome

syndrome and XXY-syndrome both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
syndrome Yes No No No
XXY-syndrome Yes No No No
As nouns, XXY-syndrome is a hyponym of syndrome; that is, XXY-syndrome is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than syndrome:
  • syndrome: a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
  • XXY-syndrome: syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male
syndrome (noun) XXY-syndrome (noun)
a complex of concurrent things syndrome in males that is characterized by small testes and long legs and enlarged breasts and reduced sperm production and mental retardation; a genetic defect in which an extra X chromosome (XXY) is present in the male
a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
Difference between syndrome and XXY-syndrome

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