2006-11-26 17:22:41 · 6 answers · asked by bassetluv 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I'd think its down syndrome with a bordeline normal intellect level.
2006-11-26 17:34:00 · answer #1 · answered by kirsten j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genetically speaking, there is no such thing. Down's Syndrome is scientifically known as trisomy 21, which means that instead of having the normal 2 copies of chromosome #21, the person has 3. You either have it, or you don't.
Among people with trisomy 21, there can be a wide range of symptoms. Perhaps you are thinking of a case of someone who has Down's but does not display many of the physical or mental characteristics.
2006-11-26 21:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably referring to the mosaic form of Down syndrome in which not ALL cells in the body have the extra chromosome. This synptoms displayed in this form are less severe. See the web site below for an excellent article explaining this.
2006-11-26 17:35:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I understand it, the cause of Down's syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality. You either have it or you don't, so I don't see how a case can be classified as borderline.
2006-11-26 17:26:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone that acts like a DS but doesn't display the physical characteristics.
Other than that, it could be something else.. .
2006-11-26 17:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i expect its a slight downs syndrome...not normal and not completely downs...
2006-11-26 17:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by free-spirit 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋