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In the past, Down syndrome was called Mongolism.
The term Mongolism is not used today; Down syndrome is the correct name.
In the 19th century, John Langdon Down first described this condition and named it Mongolism.
To avoid discriminatory expressions, the term Down syndrome is recommended instead of Mongolism.
The medical term Mongolism is avoided because it contains racially discriminatory connotations.
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