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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.
Does Tom M have down syndrome?
Yes, people with the name Tom are more likley to have down syndrome, espescially if they have red hair.
IS there a phobia of people touching your knees?
Yes. Genuphobia is the name of the phobia
What is the name for People phobia?
misanthropy
What do you call the phobia or is there a phobia for people who are scared to let people in?
I am not sure of the name but yes, people can have a phobia of anything, for example, my friend is scared of tomato ketchup.
What is the given name to the phobia fear of beign embarrassed in front of people?
Social phobia
What is the phobia name given to the phobia ''fear of being embarrassed in front of people''?
Socianthphobia
What is a chromosomal disorder that could result from nondisjunction?
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
Is there a phobia of tight bracelets cutting off the circulation in your wrists?
Though some people have a phobia of Jewellery, there is no specific name for a phobia of bracelets
What is the name of the phobia where people are afraid of school?
Scholiophobia
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.
How many chromosomes does a person with down syndrome?
Down syndrome is when you have a trisomy of chromosome number 21. So that means they have 47 chromosomes. An older name for Down Syndrome is Mongolism. That was considered a racist term because it made fun of the features of people from Mongolia. Its use was dropped in 1965 after a delegate from Mongolia asked that the name be dropped as a medical term.
