Down syndrome
Also called: trisomy 21
A genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from chromosome 21.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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