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The noun Down syndrome is a proper, compound noun; a word for a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, a thing.
The condition is named for John Langdon Down who fist to publish the range of symptoms as a single disorder.
The common noun form 'syndrome' can be used for the condition, but the word 'Down' must be capitalized as a proper noun, the name of the person and the name of the condition.
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How does Down syndrome occur with no history of Down syndrome in the family history?
It's either a mutation with the gene, or either the mother or father donates an extra chromosome. 2nd Answer: True, and Down Syndrome is not a genetic disease and has nothing to do with family history. By the way, the kind of chromosomal mistake that causes Down Syndrome occurs in many people, but on different chromosomes. Mostly, your body is so tolerant of this kind of mistake that you never see any results.
What kind of condition is carried on chromosome other than sex chromosomes?
Down syndrome.
What is the average amount of down syndrome children in a school?
It depends on the kind of school you mean.
What is the genetic disorder for having three 21 chromosomes?
down 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 diagnosis for down syndrome?
Down syndrome IS the diagnosis.
Where is down syndrome on your body?
Down Syndrome Is In Your Brain.
How preventable is down syndrome in the community?
how is down syndrome preventable?
Can be cured form down syndrome?
No, Down Syndrome is permanent.
What is the correct spelling - 'Down syndrome' or 'Down's syndrome'?
Down syndromeBoth spellings are correct and acceptable. And "syndrome" is sometimes uppercase and sometimes lowercase. On Answers.com, we choose the spelling "Down syndrome."
