Synonyms for down syndrome
down syn·drome

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1. Down syndromenoun

   Synonyms:
   trisomy 21

2. Down syndromenoun

   Condition caused by a chromosomal excess, whereby the patients bear a certain resemblance to the Mongoloid race, such as a small head and tilted eyelids.

   Synonyms:
   trisomy 21

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1. mongolism, mongolianism, Down's syndrome, Down syndrome, trisomy 21noun

   a congenital disorder caused by having an extra 21st chromosome; results in a flat face and short stature and mental retardation

   Synonyms:
   mongolianism, mongolism, trisomy 21

Matched Categories

1. • Birth Defect
   • Trisomy

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Down syndrome

   Synonyms:
   Chromosome 21 syndrome, mongolism, mosaic 21 syndrome, trisomy 21

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1. Ron Estes:

   Having one more chromosome should never be validation for ending life, and the Protecting Individuals with Down Syndrome Act protects individuals with disabilities, this is common sense legislation that will save precious lives.

2. Sara Hart Weir:

   NDSS strongly condemns the use of the ‘r word,' as the leading human rights organization for all people with Down syndrome, we maintain a zero tolerance policy for this type of mockery and offense. All people with Down syndrome are valued members of society and deserve to be treated with the upmost dignity and respect.

3. Heather Bradley:

   I think it really normalizes Down syndrome and helps people see we are really like any other family.

4. Pinellas County Sheriff Office:

   LaPointe had Down syndrome, was non-verbal, had the cognitive ability of a 1-year-old, and was unable to care for himself, this poor guy baked.

5. Maggie Gaines:

   It was very clear from the beginning that she didn't understand what she was saying, her having Down syndrome is one aspect of it, but I'm sure most six year olds don't understand what that means.