Sjögren’s Syndrome

Pronunciation: /ˈʃʊɡrənz ˌsɪndroʊm/

Definitions of Sjögren’s syndrome

noun a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks its own moisture-producing glands, leading to symptoms such as dry eyes and mouth

Example Sentences

A1 Sjögren’s syndrome is a medical condition that affects the glands that produce saliva and tears.

A2 People with Sjögren’s syndrome may experience dry eyes and mouth.

B1 Treatment options for Sjögren’s syndrome include artificial tears and saliva substitutes.

B2 Sjögren’s syndrome can also affect other parts of the body, such as the joints and skin.

C1 Patients with Sjögren’s syndrome may need to see multiple specialists to manage their symptoms.

C2 Research is ongoing to better understand the underlying causes of Sjögren’s syndrome and develop more effective treatments.

Examples of Sjögren’s syndrome in a Sentence

formal Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune condition that affects the body's moisture-producing glands.

informal My friend was recently diagnosed with Sjögren’s syndrome, which explains her dry eyes and mouth.

slang Dealing with Sjögren’s syndrome can be a real pain in the neck, literally.

figurative Living with Sjögren’s syndrome sometimes feels like being stuck in a desert without water.

Grammatical Forms of Sjögren’s syndrome

• past tense: Sjögren’s syndrome
• plural: Sjögren’s syndromes
• comparative: more Sjögren’s syndrome
• superlative: most Sjögren’s syndrome
• present tense: Sjögren’s syndrome
• future tense: will be Sjögren’s syndrome
• perfect tense: has been Sjögren’s syndrome
• continuous tense: is being Sjögren’s syndrome
• singular: Sjögren’s syndrome
• positive degree: Sjögren’s syndrome
• infinitive: to have Sjögren’s syndrome
• gerund: having Sjögren’s syndrome
• participle: Sjögren’s syndrome

Origin and Evolution of Sjögren’s syndrome

First Known Use: 1933 year

Language of Origin: Swedish

Story behind the word: Sjögren’s syndrome is named after Swedish ophthalmologist Henrik Sjögren, who first identified the condition in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: The term 'Sjögren’s syndrome' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since it was first coined in 1933 to describe the autoimmune disorder characterized by dry eyes and mouth.