Why is AIDS called a syndrome? Share with your friends Share 0 Gk Jalsa answered this https://youtu.be/c2umvw6n7f0 New video 0 View Full Answer Fixi answered this Syndrome is a collection of symptoms, or problems in the body. Because the immune system is damaged, and cannot fight off disease, people with AIDS get a collection of symptoms which is referred to as the "Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome." 2