mongolianism
/mɑŋˈɡoʊliəˌnɪzəm/
noun
- An outdated and offensive term for Down syndrome, formerly used in medical contexts.
- Learning about the history of Mongolianism helps us understand how medical language has changed.
- The term 'Mongolianism' was used in the past to describe Down syndrome, but it is now considered offensive.
- Doctors no longer use the word Mongolianism; they use the correct term, Down syndrome.