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it means that you have 47 chromosomes instead of 46.

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This is a birth defect. A person born with this has an extra chromosome 21.

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Are children of Down Syndrome parents normal?

That would mean that the mother is the one with Down syndrome, since men with Down syndrome are sterile. There is a 50% chance that the child will have Down syndrome and 50% chance that child will be born without.


Does duodenal atresia always mean Down syndrome?

No, there is a 30-40% chance of Down Syndrome when duodenal atresia is diagnosed.


What does it mean to dream with a person with down syndrome?

Nothing.


What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?

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How care for down syndrome children by family?

when you know what is a Down syndrome, try to be a pacient and full of love person, and the rest is easy, but..... is necessary to know, the Down syndrome is not a dissease is a fact, and it's mean a permanent devotion and work, is not a joke!


If your newborn baby has only slightly slanted eyes -but is very active - could she have Down syndrome?

Just because a newborn baby has slightly slanted eyes does not mean that they have down syndrome. Doctors are able to diagnose down syndrome at birth.


What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?

Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.


What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?

Down syndrome


What is the correct spelling 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?

Down syndrome is generally the preferred spelling, although Down's syndrome is sometimes used in American sources.


Is down's syndrome inherited?

Most cases of down syndrome are not inherited. Translocation Down syndrome can be inherited.


Where is down syndrome on your body?

Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.


What are diagnosis for down syndrome?

Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.