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Can you have Down’s syndrome and look normal?
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Down’s syndrome:
Down’s syndrome is a genetic disorder in which a person carries an extra copy of chromosome 21.
It is called trisomy of the 21
st
chromosome.
It occurs due to abnormal cell division.
The individual affected with Down’s syndrome has intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, and mental growth retardation.
The facial appearance is distinct for individuals with Down’s syndrome.
They have flattened face, slanting eyes, small ears, short neck, and tongue sticking out of the mouth.
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