Autosomal means that it concerns an autosome--a chromosome other than a sex chromosome.
Down syndrome is caused by an additional copy of the 21st chromosome. Since the 21st chromosome is not a sex chromosome, Down syndrome is autosomal.
If it's not obvious, then you go get tested: http://www.ds-health.com/prenatal.htm is one example.
autosomal
By using a very long needle to remove a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the developing baby.
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
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down's syndrome
One child in 2000 live births will have down syndrome at age 23
amniocentesis
If the test for this syndrome is a blood test then, maybe. A blood test will detect marijuana. A urine test will also detect marijuana.
Karyotype analysis can be used to easily determine sex and a number of genetic disorders, such as Down's Syndrome (trisomy-21) or Klinefelter's Syndrome (XXY).
Amniocentesis primarily is looking at the DNA. It can detect major genetic problems like Down's syndrome.
Triple-Marker tests for congenital defects such as Neural Tube defects (spina bifida, myelo/meningocelle), Edward's syndrome (Trisomy 18), and Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
By using a very long needle to remove a small amount of the fluid that surrounds the developing baby.
down syndrome
molecular genetic testing?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
Down syndrome
Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.
Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.