n. DOWN'S SYNDROME.
Usage:
The term Down's syndrome is now much preferred in medical circles.
Etymology: MONGOL + -ISM, because its physical characteristics were thought to be reminiscent of Mongolians
n. DOWN'S SYNDROME.
Usage:
The term Down's syndrome is now much preferred in medical circles.
Etymology: MONGOL + -ISM, because its physical characteristics were thought to be reminiscent of Mongolians
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012