What disorder includes the following characteristics: short,stocky build; flat face; a large tongue; extra fold of skin on the eyelids; and possible cognitive deficits,hearing impairments,and heart defects?

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The characteristics listed are characteristic of individuals with Down syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This disorder is also known as Trisomy 21. The extra genetic material in this disorder can cause developmental delays, cognitive impairments, and physical abnormalities such as those listed. The other disorders listed may also have cognitive or physical impairments, but do not have the specific physical characteristics listed here.

What Disorder Includes the Following Characteristics: Short,stocky Build; Flat Face;