Down syndrome
noun
variants
or Down's syndrome
: a congenital condition characterized especially by developmental delays, usually mild to moderate impairment in cognitive functioning, short stature, upward slanting eyes, a flattened nasal bridge, broad hands with short fingers, decreased muscle tone, and by trisomy of the human chromosome numbered 21
called also trisomy 21
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Later pregnancies have a higher risk of complications such as miscarriage, high blood pressure and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Olivia was born Down syndrome, and Stephanie Asher said a portion of the money for the drink goes to the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Following the passing of his wife, a devoted father learns to raise his son with Down syndrome as a single parent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Donut Run benefits Down syndrome community GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, a Down syndrome achievement center, will host its annual Donut Run 5K from 8 a.m. to noon April 27 at Crown Point Shores North, 700 Corona Oriente Road.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2025
Olivia was born Down syndrome, and Stephanie Asher said a portion of the money for the drink goes to the Down Syndrome Association of Connecticut.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Following the passing of his wife, a devoted father learns to raise his son with Down syndrome as a single parent.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2025
Donut Run benefits Down syndrome community GiGi’s Playhouse San Diego, a Down syndrome achievement center, will host its annual Donut Run 5K from 8 a.m. to noon April 27 at Crown Point Shores North, 700 Corona Oriente Road.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Down syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Down%20syndrome. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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