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Developmental Disabilities

Disorders in which there is a delay in development based on that expected for a given age level or stage of development. These impairments or disabilities originate before age 18, may be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitute a substantial impairment. Biological and nonbiological factors are involved in these disorders. (From American Psychiatric Glossary, 6th ed)

Year introduced: 1996

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Tree Number(s): F03.625.421

MeSH Unique ID: D002658

Entry Terms:

  • Development Disorders, Child
  • Child Development Disorder
  • Development Disorder, Child
  • Child Development Disorders
  • Disabilities, Developmental
  • Developmental Disability
  • Disability, Developmental
  • Child Development Deviations
  • Child Development Deviation
  • Development Deviation, Child
  • Development Deviations, Child
  • Deviation, Child Development
  • Child Development Disorders, Specific
  • Developmental Delay Disorders
  • Developmental Delay Disorder

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