Shades McCool Kal-el 7+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Oct 2, 2002 Messages 889 Reaction score 1 Feb 24, 2004 #1 Members don't see this ad. If you were using the phrase "down's syndrome" in an offical document would you capitalize syndrome? I am using it in my personal statement. Thanks.
Members don't see this ad. If you were using the phrase "down's syndrome" in an offical document would you capitalize syndrome? I am using it in my personal statement. Thanks.
PublicHealth Membership Revoked Removed 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Mar 18, 2003 Messages 2,271 Reaction score 8 Feb 24, 2004 #2 Capitalize. If you ever have a similar question, simply search for the phrase on www.google.com to see how it's commonly used. Make sure to put the phrase in quotes (e.g., "Down Syndrome").
Capitalize. If you ever have a similar question, simply search for the phrase on www.google.com to see how it's commonly used. Make sure to put the phrase in quotes (e.g., "Down Syndrome").
R robotdancing Full Member 15+ Year Member 20+ Year Member Joined Aug 5, 2003 Messages 264 Reaction score 7 Feb 24, 2004 #3 my dictionary says "Down's syndrome" (or "Down syndrome")
O Odaroloc Full Member 15+ Year Member Joined Jan 12, 2004 Messages 190 Reaction score 0 Feb 24, 2004 #4 I used "Down syndrome" in mine...
S Spitting Camel Anteater for Life! 7+ Year Member 15+ Year Member Joined Nov 6, 2003 Messages 1,847 Reaction score 2 Feb 24, 2004 #5 use "Trisomy 21" it's more scientific! 😀