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• a variation of Down syndrome.

Down's syndrome

British  

noun

1. 1. Former name: mongolism.  Technical name: trisomy 21.  offensive pathol a condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21 resulting in learning difficulties and physical differences, such as shorter stature

   2. ( as modifier )

      a Down's syndrome baby

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Down's syndrome Cultural  

1. A congenital condition, caused by an abnormality in the chromosomes, marked by moderate to severe mental retardation and changes in certain physical features.

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Usage

Although the condition was once generally known as mongolism , this term has been considered offensive since the early 1960s. The terms Down's syndrome or ( US ) Down syndrom are now preferred.

Etymology

Origin of Down's syndrome

C19: after John Langdon-Down (1828–96), English physician

Example Sentences

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Down's syndrome

Down's syndrome is when you're born with an extra chromosome - and people with the condition are likely to have some level of learning disability.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

She said they learned the condition was more common among children with Down’s syndrome but Esme did not have this.

From BBC ● May 23, 2026

It comes after the BBC flagged dozens of profiles showing AI-generated images of women with disabilities, including Down's syndrome or vitiligo.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

Dot Gallagher's son Michael, 38, is in a relationship with Alison Williams, 42, and they both have Down's syndrome.

From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025

But Goldstein - who is the first star with Down's syndrome to take part in a regular series of the dance show - also gave an insight into what she is most looking forward to.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025