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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.
What causes Edwards syndrome?
The cause of Edwards syndrome is and error in cell division, also known as meiotic disjunction. It can occur in 1 out of 2,500 pregnancies. Edwards syndrome goes by the term Trisomy 18 also.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of rib and joint?
Costochondritis, also known as Tzietze's syndrome, is inflammation of the rib and joint.
What is the medical term meaning suffering?
The medical prefix for painful is 'dys-' so if the patient was suffering from something such as painful swallowing, it would be known as dysphagia.
What medical term means painful or difficult digestion?
Dyspepsia is the medical term for difficult digestion. It is more commonly known as indigestion.
Can people with hypotonia have Asperger's Syndrome?
Hypotonia is a term describing the condition of decreased muscle tone, also known as floppy infant syndrome. Some people with Asperger's Syndrome or autism have hypotonia. It is common for people with Asperger's Syndrome and autism to have some motor control or muscular difficulties, but not necessarily hypotonia. There are many conditions that can co-occur with hypotonia, such as Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and cerebral palsy.
What is the medical term meaning condition in which a person has an abnormal number of chromosomes?
The general term is aneuploidy. Some examples: Down Syndrome is a commonly known condition in which the person has an extra copy, making three, of the 21st chromosome. Others are Edwards Syndrome (an extra 18th) and Patau Syndrome (and extra 13th).
What are some long-term effects of shaken baby syndrome?
long term effects can be mental retardation or also can have cerebral palsy
What are some long term effects of shaken baby syndrome?
long term effects can be mental retardation or also can have cerebral palsy
What is the Napoleon syndome?
The short man syndrom. The Napoleon complex is a colloquial term describing an alleged type of inferiority complex which is said to affect some people who are physically short. The term is also used more generally to describe people who are driven by a perceived handicap to overcompensate in other aspects of their lives. This term is also known as Napoleon syndrome, Short Man syndrome, and Small Man syndrome. The Napoleon complex is named after French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. The conventional wisdom is that Napoleon overcompensated for his short height by seeking power, war and conquest.
What is Cyrano syndrome?
Cyrano syndrome, also known as Cyrano de Bergerac syndrome, refers to a psychological complex in which an individual exhibits feelings of inferiority due to their physical appearance, particularly regarding facial features. This term is derived from the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" by Edmond Rostand, wherein the protagonist, Cyrano, is self-conscious about his large nose.
What is the most common complication of a parotidectomy?
The most common long-term complication of parotidectomy is redness and sweating in the cheek, known as Frey's syndrome.
