Mongoloid

Mongoloid definition - medical

Mon·gol·oid or mon·gol·oid (mŏngˈgə-loidˌ, mŏnˈ-)

adjective
Of or relating to Down syndrome. Not in technical use.
noun
A person affected with Down syndrome. No longer in technical use. Now considered offensive.

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