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Examples of trisomy 21 in a Sentence
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Word History
from the occurrence of trisomy in chromosome 21 of persons with Down syndrome
1961, in the meaning defined above
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“Trisomy 21.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trisomy%2021. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
trisomy 21
nounMore from Merriam-Webster on trisomy 21
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about trisomy 21
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