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What condition results when a child is born with an extra chromosome on the third pair?
Down syndrome
Is there a prenatal diagnosis or test for Down syndrome?
Yes there are examination that can determine that a fetus has down syndrome.. called amniocentesis.
The process that result in Down syndrome is called?
Nondisjunction
Why do people call Down Syndrome Down's?
Down syndrome is the correct term. People who are using "Downs" are speaking incorrectly. Down syndrome used to be called Down's syndrome, but since John Langdon Down did not have nor "invent" this chromosomal abnormality, the correct name is Down syndrome. Countries such as the UK, still use the term Down's syndrome, but shortening it to Down's is not using people first language, therefore, it is incorrect.
Why are people with Down's Syndrome called Mongolian sometimes?
Down's Syndrome people have slanted eyes with a fold of skin similar to Asians.
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down syndrome
Does fetal alcohol syndrome lead to Down syndrome?
No, but consuming alcohol during pregnancy can lead to impaired mental development in a condition called Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
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.
What are alternative names for Down syndrome?
== == * Down syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21. In years gone by, it was also known as Mongolism, although that term is no longer used. * It has also been called "Up syndrome" by some people, because children with Down syndrome tend to be happy a lot.
Where is down syndrome on your body?
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
