Down’s Syndrome: Definition, Fea­tures and Causes | Genetics

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Down's Syndrome 2. Physical and Physiological Fea­tures of Down's Syndrome 3. Chromosomal Findings  4. Incidence 5. Causes. Definition of Down's Syndrome: The first autosomal abnormality described in man by John Langdon Down (1966) was known as Down's syndrome, more commonly used as mongolism. In this case, there is simple trisomy [...]