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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024Down′ syn′drome, [Pathol.]- Pathologya genetic disorder, associated with the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, weak muscle tone, a low nasal bridge, and epicanthic folds at the eyelids.
Also, Down's syndrome. Formerly, mongolism. Also called trisomy 21. - after John Latin. H. Down (1828–96), British physician 1960–65
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