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It results from an error in cell division during development and can be associated with developmental delays, hyperactivity, a shorter lifespan, and a higher risk of health issues that can include heart defects, thyroid problems, and hearing or vision difficulties.
From Science Daily
Why do we all think you’re going to be shorter?
From Los Angeles Times
While Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota has ruled out voting on the same measure again, a compromise could be worked out that extends the subsidies for a shorter period and includes more restrictions on eligibility.
From Barron's
While Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota has ruled out voting on the same measure again, a compromise could be worked out that extends the subsidies for a shorter period and includes more restrictions on eligibility.
From Barron's
Instead, as December approached and the days got shorter, we were free to keep our heads down, continue working and avoid the effort, and attendant risks and rewards, of socializing.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.