| Down syndrome |
A chromosomal anomaly that often causes moderate to severe mental retardation, along with certain physical characteristics such as a large tongue, heart problems, poor muscle tone, and a broad, flat bridge of the nose.
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| downer |
(or
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| downy mildew |
Fungal vine disease.
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| down |
(UK, etc.): a direction (usually away from London or the capital city) or side (left side when facing in down direction). The opposite of up.
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| Down's syndrome |
A chromosome abnormality in which there are 3 copies of chromosome 21 instead of 2. It is also called Trisomy 21. The condition is characterised by distinctive facial features and varying degrees of learning difficulties and is often associated with lung and heart problems.
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