Genetic Disorders Terminology

noun a former term for Down syndrome, a genetic disorder causing physical and mental disabilities

• Mongolism, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.
• Some people still use the term 'mongolism' to refer to Down syndrome, but it is considered outdated and offensive.
• Using the term 'mongolism' to describe someone with Down syndrome is not only disrespectful but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
• The spread of misinformation about mongolism can lead to stigma and discrimination against individuals with Down syndrome.

noun CAGs

• The company is currently analyzing the CAGs to determine the impact on their financial performance.
• I heard they're looking into the CAGs to see how it will affect their profits.
• They're checking out the CAGs to figure out how much money they're making.
• The CAGs are like puzzle pieces that need to be put together to understand the bigger picture.