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Who first described Down's syndrome in 1866?
AThomas Morgan
BLangdon Down
CHarry Klinefelter
DHenry Turner
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Langdon Down
Langdon Down described the disorder in 1866, hence its name.
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