What is a syndrome?
A) a characteristic facial appearance
B) a trait that leads to cancer at some stage in life
C) a group of traits typically found in conjunction with a particular chromosomal aberration or gene mutation
D) a specific characteristic that appears in conjunction with one specific aneuploidy

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A syndrome is a group of traits that occur together and are typically associated with a particular chromosomal aberration or gene mutation. A characteristic facial appearance or a specific characteristic that appears in conjunction with one specific aneuploidy are typically part of a syndrome, but not the defining feature of a syndrome. A trait that leads to cancer at some stage in life is not necessarily part of a syndrome.

What Is a Syndrome