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downs syndrome is a a chromosome abnormality in which their is an extra copy of the 21st chromosome causing the person to have a flatter face slanted eyes and a mental handicap.
No, there are not. Someone might, but not normally.
An individual with Down Syndrome has the presence of all or part of an extra 21st chromosome.
There are some studies that a short femur might be a sign of Down's, but that is unsure.
down syndrome
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
A pregnancy with Down Syndrome would be the same as any other pregnancy. But, there's a chance that if the mother finds out that her child has Down Syndrome by having some testing done, she might become depressed.
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.
No, Down syndrome is not contagious. It is a genetic/chromosomal difference - some may equate it to a birth defect, others to a birth enhancement
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.