The cause of Down syndrome was discovered in 1958 by Jérôme Lejeune.
The association of Hirschberg with Downs is well-recognized with an incidence of 7.32%
Munchausen Syndrome is not recognized in the DSM-IV. It is a problem but is not recognized as a diagnosable mental illness.
down syndrome
Disorders, such as Down's Syndrome, are caused by nondisjunction.
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.
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
Some symptoms include intellectual disability, hypothyroidism, and heart defects. Some characteristics of people with Down Syndrome are short stature, weak muscles, slanted eyes, a pushed-in nose bridge, and irregular mouths/tongues.
how is down syndrome preventable?
No, Down Syndrome is permanent.
Down syndromeBoth spellings are correct and acceptable. And "syndrome" is sometimes uppercase and sometimes lowercase. On Answers.com, we choose the spelling "Down syndrome."