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What is mongoloid facies?
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Word terms: A simple definition would be the appearance like those from Mongolia.The most cited feature is the fold of tissue over the nasal part of the eyelid that most oriental people have.
Answered 8/12/2016
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Description: We no longer use this term which was used to describe the face of patients with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21). Many yrs ago it was thought acceptable to refer to these patients' face as similar to the Asian Mongolian face. Frequently the eyes are slanted upwards and the epicentral folds (redundant skin inner upper eyelid).If you are concerned about Down Syndrome-specific testing may be done at Drs of
Answered 8/14/2015
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