George developed Alzheimer's disease well before the age of 60; early Alzheimer's disease is associated with a condition that George was born with called _____.

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Trisomy-21, also known as Down syndrome, is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. People with Down syndrome have an increased risk of developing early-onset Alzheimer's disease, with symptoms appearing as early as their 40s or 50s. The other options (Pick disease, cerebral palsy, Huntington disease) are not typically associated with early-onset Alzheimer's disease.

George Developed Alzheimer's Disease Well Before the Age of 60;