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Down Syndrome
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Down syndrome, also known as Down's syndrome or trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is usually associated with developmental delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic physical features.
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Condition Class Causative AgentThird copy of chromosome 21 (trisomy 21) 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
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