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Down Syndrome - Glossary


Glossary

Congenital disorders: Disorders or conditions that occur at birth.

Mosaicism: Presence of two types of cells in a person with two genotypic constitution.

Hemopoiesis: Formation of blood and its components.

Phenotype: Morphology of an organism.

Palpebral fissures: Opening between eyelids.

Epicanthal folds: Skin fold of the upper eyelid.

Dermatoglyphics: Study of the ridge formation on palms.

Duodenal atresia: Improper development of duodenum of the intestine.

Hirschsprung disease: Disease characterized by enlarged colon caused by obstruction of the bowel.
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