What is the difference between syndrome and disorder?

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Syndrome:
A syndrome is a set of various identifying signs and symptoms that characterizes a certain disease.
Disorder:
A disruption in the regular functions of the body due to certain diseases is referred to as a disorder.
Differences between syndrome and disorder:
Syndrome Disorder
A disease is defined as a health condition that has a clearly stated reason behind it, it refers to a group of symptoms.
A disorder refers to an established condition due to any disease.
2. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition and there isn't a cure for this syndrome. 2. Irregular heartbeat is a disorder.
3. Example: Chronic fatigue syndrome. 3. Example: Bipolar disorder.

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Syndrome	Disorder
A disease is defined as a health condition that has a clearly stated reason behind it, it refers to a group of symptoms.	A disorder refers to an established condition due to any disease.
2. Down syndrome is a lifelong condition and there isn't a cure for this syndrome.	2. Irregular heartbeat is a disorder.
3. Example: Chronic fatigue syndrome.	3. Example: Bipolar disorder.