Down syndrome: Meaning and Definition of

Down' syn'drome

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— Pathol. Pathol.
  1. a genetic disorder, associated with the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by mild to severe mental retardation, weak muscle tone, a low nasal bridge, and epicanthic folds at the eyelids.
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