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Definition of "mongolism" []

  • Offensive Down syndrome. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "mongolism" in a sentence
  • "For example, all mutations that take place in humans result in physical deformities, in infirmities such as mongolism, Down syndrome, albinism, dwarfism , cancer, etc."
  • "It was earlier referred to as 'mongolism' (based on the facial features of the affected individuals) - a term that is discouraged from being used today."
  • "In many areas, Down syndrome - or ‘mongolism’ - is the most common form of mental slowness, or retardation."