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Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, [12] also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. [3] It is usually associated with developmental delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability , and characteristic physical features.
A captive white tiger in Birmingham, United Kingdom A captive white tiger in Yerevan Zoo, Armenia. Because of the extreme rarity of the white tiger allele in the wild, [10] the breeding pool was limited to the small number of white tigers in captivity. According to Kailash Sankhala, the last white tiger ever seen in the wild was shot in 1958.
First major character with Down syndrome on a television series, portrayed by a person who also has Down syndrome. Chris Burke: Yes [113] 2018 Penny Stevenson: Doctors: She was born with a right arm that ends just below the elbow. Cerrie Burnell: Yes [114] 1994 Kerry Weaver: ER: Limp in her gait due to congenital hip dysplasia: Laura Innes: No ...
About 5,700 babies are born with Down syndrome each year in the U.S., and over 400,000 people in the country currently live with it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Robert Young Lee Jr. (born September 17, 1971) [1] [2] is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster. Lee co-hosts the podcasts Bad Friends with Andrew Santino and TigerBelly with Khalyla Kuhn.
John C. McGinley and his son Max at the Global Down Syndrome Foundation's 14th Annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show at the Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel on Nov. 12, 2022 in Denver.
Mosaic Down syndrome: Only some cells in the person have an extra copy of chromosome 21. This genetic cause is considered rare. This genetic cause is considered rare.
The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental age of an 8- or 9-year-old child, but this number varies widely. [3] At the same time, they enjoy a rich social and emotional awareness. [4] Down syndrome is the most common chromosome abnormality in humans, [3] occurring in about one per 1000 babies born each ...