what is the difference between down's syndrome and mongoloid
The term Mongoloid or Mongolian race sometimes referred to as Sinoid or Mongolid, is most used in discussions of human prehistory, historical definitions of race and in the forensic analysis of human remains.The term comes from the Mongolian people of East Asia.our friend is right. At one time people with Downs Syndrome were referred to as being Mongoloid because of the distinctive facial features. Many now consider the term mongoloid as ianppropriate to use in relation to those with Downs Syndrome as it as well as the term retarded is considered derogatory.