1) Genetic disorder 2) Intellectual disability
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Down syndrome (DS) or Down`s syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is typically associated with physical growth delays, characteristic facial features, and mild to moderate intellectual disability. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 5....
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A condition that typically occurs when, at the time of conception, an extra copy of chromosome 21 is present in the egg. This genetic anomaly is associated with physical and developmental characteristics, including mild to moderate intellectual disabilities; low muscle tone; and an increased risk of congenital heart defects, respiratory problems, a...
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congenital disorder caused by an extra chromosome on the chromosome 21 pair, thus giving the person a total of 47 chromosomes rather than the normal ... [12 related articles]
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A disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21 and characterized by mental retardation and distinguishing physical features.
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<radiology> Trisomy 21, mongolism, atlantoaxial subluxation, Wormian bones, absent/small paranasal sinuses, endocardial cushion (AV canal) defects, aberrant right subclavian artery, 2 ossification centres for manubrium (90%), 11 or 13 ribs, duodenal atresia / stenosis, tracheo-oesophageal fistula, Hirschsprung disease ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(doun) a congenital condition characterized by physical malformations and some degree of mental retardation. Another name for the condition is trisomy 21 syndrome, because it is concerned with a defect in chromosome 21. Specific causes are often not known. There is a relatively high incidence in children of mothers in the old...
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The most common chromosomal abnormality
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A type of mental deficiency due to trisomy (three copies) of autosome 21, a translocation of 21 or m
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Type: Term Pronunciation: down Definitions: 1. a chromosomal dysgenesis syndrome consisting of a variable constellation of abnormalities caused by triplication or translocation of chromosome 21. The abnormalities include mental retardation, retarded growth, flat hypoplastic face with short nose, prominent epicanthic skin folds, small low-set ears w...
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Our Down syndrome Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Down syndrome Down syndrome: A common chromosome disorder due to an extra chromosome number 21 (trisomy 21). Down syndrome causes mental retardation, a characteristic face, and multiple malformations. Down syndrome is a relatively common birth defect. The...
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A congenital birth defect that results in mental handicap.
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Also known as Trisomy 21, this congenital defect is the most common chromosomal abnormality. This birth defect occurs when the child receives duplicated information from chromosome #21. Down syndrome affects approximately 1 out of every 1,000 births and older mothers are more likely to carry a child with the disorder. The symptoms of Down syndrome....
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a genetic disorder in which a person's cells have 1 too many chromosomes, causing moderate to severe mental handicap and a characteristic appearance
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See what is Down Syndrome.
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A genetic disorder caused by extra chromosomes and characterized by mental retardation, medical problems and abnormal facial features
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Condition in which baby is born mentally retarded and with a generally dwarfed appearance, including a sloping forehead, short, broad hands, a flat nose and low-set ears.
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A syndrome that causes slowed growth, abnormal facial features and mental retardation. Down syndrome is caused by an extra copy of all or part of chromosome 21. Individuals with Down syndrome develop Alzheimers disease in adulthood.
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Condition in which baby is born mentally retarded and with a generally dwarfed appearance, including a sloping forehead, short, broad hands, a flat nose and low-set ears.
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a 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.
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A congenital chromosomal birth defect that results in mental handicap/limitations and possible physical problems.
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(Also called Trisomy 21.) A combination of birth defects caused by the presence of an extra #21 chromosome in each cell of the body. Many children with Down syndrome also have congenital heart disease - usually atrioventricular canal defect.
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A combination of birth defects caused by the presence of an extra #21 chromosome.
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The most common chromosomal abnormality, Down syndrome results when a fetus has an extra copy of chromosome number 21. It causes mild to severe mental retardation, as well as other physical problems such as heart defects.
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