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Down syndrome
noun Pathology.
a genetic disorder, associated with the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by mild to severe mental impairment, weak muscle tone, shorter stature, and a flattened facial profile.
Also, Down's syndrome.
Also called trisomy 21.
See trisomy.
Origin:
1960–65; after John L. H. Down (1828–96), British physician
1960–65; after John L. H. Down (1828–96), British physician
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| Down's syndrome or (US) Down syndrome | |
| —n | |
| a. pathol Former name: mongolism, Technical name: trisomy 21 a condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 resulting in learning difficulties and physical differences, such as shorter stature | |
| b. (as modifier): a Down's syndrome baby | |
| usage | |
| Down syndrome or (US) Down syndrome | |
| —n | |
| usage | |
| Down's syndrome or (US) Down syndrome | |
| —n | |
| a. pathol Former name: mongolism, Technical name: trisomy 21 a condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 resulting in learning difficulties and physical differences, such as shorter stature | |
| b. (as modifier): a Down's syndrome baby | |
| usage | |
| Down syndrome or (US) Down syndrome | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
Down's Syndrome
1961, from J.L.H. Down (1828-1896), English physician; chosen as a less racist name for the condition than earlier mongolism.
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Medical Dictionary
Down syndrome (doun) or Down's syndrome (dounz)
n.
A congenital disorder, caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome, in which the affected person has mild to moderate mental retardation, short stature, and a flattened facial profile. Also called trisomy 21, trisomy 21 syndrome.
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Science Dictionary
Down syndrome (doun) or Down's Syndrome  (doun) Pronunciation Key
A congenital disorder caused by the presence of an extra 21st chromosome. People with Down syndrome have mild to moderate mental retardation, short stature, and a flattened facial profile. The syndrome is named after its discoverer, British physician John Langdon Haydon Down (1828-1896). |
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Cultural Dictionary
Down's syndrome definition
A congenital condition, caused by an abnormality in the chromosomes, marked by moderate to severe mental retardation and changes in certain physical features.
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