| Down syndrome |
A congenital disorder with a typical facial appearance, mental retardation and often other defects. It arises from an extra chromosome (Trisomy 21).
Ãâó: www.dva.gov.au/health/HlthStdy/validation/glossary...
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| Down syndrome |
three copies of chromosome 21, for a total of 47 chromosomes instead of the typical number, 46 chromosomes. More on Down syndrome...
Ãâó: www.medgen.ubc.ca/wrobinson/mosaic/glossary.htm
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| down |
Soft, fine, hair-like feathers on young birds.
Ãâó: www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/eggs/res02-definitions.html
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| downy mildew |
Fungal disease often encouraged by over-watering or lack of air circulation, but many plant varieties are particularly vulnerable (like roses). It can be identified by a whitish downy film on leaves. It will overwinter successfully.
Ãâó: www.earthandtable.com/glossary/plants/maladies/pat...
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| downer |
Refers to barbiturates, tranquillisers, and other drugs which produce sedation and/or sleep.
Ãâó: www.drugstrategy.central.sa.edu.au/20_druginfo/c_g...
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