Down syndrome

US /ˈdaʊn ˌsɪn.droʊm/
UK /ˈdaʊn ˌsɪn.droʊm/
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Down-Syndrom

a congenital disorder arising from a chromosome defect, causing intellectual impairment and physical abnormalities including short stature and a broad facial profile. It arises from the presence of an extra chromosome 21.

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Children with Down syndrome often benefit from early intervention programs.
Kinder mit Down-Syndrom profitieren oft von Frühförderprogrammen.
Awareness campaigns help to promote understanding and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome.
Aufklärungskampagnen tragen dazu bei, das Verständnis und die Akzeptanz von Menschen mit Down-Syndrom zu fördern.