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Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder that results in the presence of an additional third chromosome 21, also referred to as trisomy 21. Down syndrome causes mental retardation. Diagnostic tests for Down syndrome include amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling. There is no cure for Down syndrome.

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