Review the boldfaced word in the passage. By knowing that the Greek word sundromē means “to run together,” you can determine that the most likely meaning of syndrome is

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“a gathering of people with a similar affliction.”
“a gathering of people with a similar affliction.”

“separate diseases that share the same cause.”
“separate diseases that share the same cause.”

“a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.”
“a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.”

“a series of different but related illnesses.”

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The most likely meaning of "syndrome," by knowing that the Greek word "sundromē" means “to run together,” is:

“a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.”

This option reflects the idea of multiple symptoms or signs that occur together, connecting directly to the concept of "running together."