World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down Syndrome Day (pronounced: /wɜːrld daʊn sɪndroʊm deɪ/) is an annual observance held on March 21st, aimed at raising awareness about Down Syndrome and advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down Syndrome.
Etymology
The term "World Down Syndrome Day" is derived from its purpose. The "World" signifies the global observance, "Down Syndrome" refers to the genetic disorder it aims to raise awareness about, and "Day" indicates the 24-hour period of observance. The date, March 21st, was chosen to signify the uniqueness of Down Syndrome in the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome.
Related Terms
- Down Syndrome: A genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21.
- Trisomy 21: The most common form of Down Syndrome, caused by an error in cell division called nondisjunction.
- Genetic Disorder: A disease caused in whole or in part by a change in the DNA sequence away from the normal sequence.
- Chromosome 21: One of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in humans. People normally have two copies of this chromosome, but those with Down Syndrome have three copies.
- Nondisjunction: The failure of one or more pairs of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate normally during nuclear division.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on World Down Syndrome Day
- Wikipedia's article - World Down Syndrome Day
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