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Mental retardation

Scope note

Intellectual functioning that is significantly below average and is associated with impairment in social adjustment, manifested prior to maturity, usually early in life. IDMB

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000189309

Broader Terms used

<developmental concepts>

Created

13yrs ago

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