TRISOMY 21


Meaning of TRISOMY 21 in English

Pronunciation: ' tr ī - ˌ s ō -m ē - ˌ twen-t ē - ' w ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: from the occurrence of trisomy in chromosome 21 of persons with Down syndrome

Date: 1961

: DOWN SYNDROME

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