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

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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. 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.

2. Ashley Davis:

   Kids with Down syndrome are already at a disadvantage, as far as speech is concerned, they already have speech delays — so to add hearing loss to that, the odds are stacked against Ashley Davis. Tonya Nussbaum, an audiologist at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, said Sarah Grace Davis has conductive hearing loss stemming from structural problems with Sarah Grace Davis ear. The hearing nerve is working fine.

3. Pete Sessions:

   I am blessed to be a father of Down syndrome young man, Alex—he is one of the greatest joys in my life. The United States of America grants rights to an individual based on their God-given existence, with or without disabilities. Alex and many others are proof of the greatness Down syndrome individuals can accomplish and the value they bring to society.

4. Heather Bradley:

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

5. Brian Chicoine:

   It’s very important to us that we include the individuals with Down syndrome in their care, if you’re doing that, you have to take your time. You have to explain things. You have to let them process. You have to let them answer. All of that takes more time.