mongolism

noun

mon·gol·ism ˈmäŋ-gə-ˌli-zəm

dated, now offensive

: down syndrome

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mongolism was in 1900

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“Mongolism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mongolism. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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mongolism

noun

mon·gol·ism ˈmäŋ-gə-ˌliz-əm

dated, now offensive

: down syndrome

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