Where does “唐” come from?
唐 (Chinese) comes from Chinese 唐氏綜合症, from English Down syndrome — A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (a chromosomal excess), whereby the patients typically have a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a small head and tilted eyelids.
Ancestry of “唐”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chinese | 唐氏綜合症 | Down syndrome |
| 2 | English | Down syndrome | A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21 (a chromosomal excess), whereby the patients typically have a delay in cognitive ability and physical growth, as well as a small head and tilted eyelids |