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Mongolism: meaning, definitions and examples

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mongolism

 

[ หˆmษ’ล‹.ษกษ™.lษช.zษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

historical term

Mongolism is an outdated term that was historically used to describe Down syndrome. It was derived from the belief that individuals with the condition shared physical characteristics with Mongolian people. This term is now considered offensive and inaccurate because it perpetuates stereotypes and stigmatizes a specific ethnic group. Modern terminology and understanding of Down syndrome emphasize the genetic and chromosomal irregularities that cause the condition rather than making ethnic comparisons. Therefore, the term Mongolism has been largely replaced by the more accurate and respectful 'Down syndrome'.

Synonyms

Down syndrome, trisomy 21

Examples of usage

  • The use of Mongolism in medical literature is no longer acceptable.
  • Many advocacy groups work to eliminate terms like Mongolism from common usage.
  • Mongolism was once thought to explain certain physical traits in individuals.

Translations

Translations of the word "mongolism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mongolismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅ‰เคจเฅเค—เฅ‹เคฒเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mongolismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mongolisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะพะฝะณะพะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mongolizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒขใƒณใ‚ดใƒชใ‚บใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mongolisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mongolismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mongolizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชฝ๊ณจ๋ฆฌ์ฆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุบูˆู„ูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mongolismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mongolizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่’™ๅค็—‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mongolizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mongรณlismi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะพะฝะณะพะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mongolizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mongolismo

Etymology

The word 'Mongolism' originated in the early 20th century when a British physician, John Langdon Down, posited a connection between the physical features of individuals with Down syndrome and those of Mongolian individuals. The term was derived from Down's observations and has since been used in medical discussions about intellectual disabilities. However, the racial implications of the term have led to its decline in usage. The notion that individuals with Down syndrome resemble Mongolian people is both scientifically unfounded and socially harmful. As the understanding of genetics and chromosome abnormalities improved, the medical community moved away from this term, advocating for the use of 'Down syndrome' as it reflects the chromosomal origin of the condition. This shift underscores the importance of using sensitive and accurate language in discussing disabilities and genetic conditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,717, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.