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| Down syn·drome [ dówn sìn drm ] or Down's syn·drome [ dównz sìn drm ] |
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genetic disorder: a genetic disorder characterized by a broad skull, blunt facial features, short stature, and learning difficulties. It is caused by the presence of an extra copy of a specific chromosome.
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| [Mid-20th century. After J. H. L. Down (1828-1896), English physician] |
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