mental retardation

noun

now often offensive

: mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant limitations in social, practical, and conceptual skills (as in interpersonal communication, reasoning, or self-care) necessary for independent daily functioning and that has an onset before age 18 : intellectual disability

Note: The term intellectual disability is now preferred over mental retardation in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts, as well as in general use. The term mental retardation is increasingly considered offensive, though it was the dominant term into the second decade of the current century.

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web He was born with argininosuccinic aciduria, which occurs in one in 70,000 babies, and can lead to mental retardation, seizures, coma and death.

Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022 By diagnosing the disorder within days, doctors could alter the course of the disease, treating babies with special infant formula and diets before the disorder caused mental retardation.

Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022 As autism diagnoses increased, diagnoses of mental retardation and other learning disabilities decreased.

Rachel Burr Gerrard, STAT, 13 Feb. 2022 In contrast, children with mental retardation were believed to lag behind in all areas and could not improve with therapy, justifying banishing them to institutions away from society.

Rachel Burr Gerrard, STAT, 13 Feb. 2022 Born with mental retardation, Kriewaldt also suffered from a seizure disorder.

jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2021 He was assigned to Hilltop, the long-term care facility for people with mental retardation and mental illnesses, as well as behavior management problems.

Meg Kissinger And Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 Alireza was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, profound mental retardation, aphasia and intracranial calcifications.

oregonlive, 30 June 2020 Another victim diagnosed with mental retardation at an early age was robbed of her social security income after Mearis allegedly re-directed the funds to himself, the release stated.

Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, 23 Oct. 2019 See More

单词	mental retardation
释义	mental retardation noun now often offensive : mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant limitations in social, practical, and conceptual skills (as in interpersonal communication, reasoning, or self-care) necessary for independent daily functioning and that has an onset before age 18 : intellectual disability Note: The term intellectual disability is now preferred over mental retardation in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts, as well as in general use. The term mental retardation is increasingly considered offensive, though it was the dominant term into the second decade of the current century. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web He was born with argininosuccinic aciduria, which occurs in one in 70,000 babies, and can lead to mental retardation, seizures, coma and death. Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022 By diagnosing the disorder within days, doctors could alter the course of the disease, treating babies with special infant formula and diets before the disorder caused mental retardation. Mark Johnson, jsonline.com, 29 Apr. 2022 As autism diagnoses increased, diagnoses of mental retardation and other learning disabilities decreased. Rachel Burr Gerrard, STAT, 13 Feb. 2022 In contrast, children with mental retardation were believed to lag behind in all areas and could not improve with therapy, justifying banishing them to institutions away from society. Rachel Burr Gerrard, STAT, 13 Feb. 2022 Born with mental retardation, Kriewaldt also suffered from a seizure disorder. jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2021 He was assigned to Hilltop, the long-term care facility for people with mental retardation and mental illnesses, as well as behavior management problems. Meg Kissinger And Steve Schultze, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2021 Alireza was diagnosed with cerebral palsy, epilepsy, profound mental retardation, aphasia and intracranial calcifications. oregonlive, 30 June 2020 Another victim diagnosed with mental retardation at an early age was robbed of her social security income after Mearis allegedly re-directed the funds to himself, the release stated. Rebecca Hennes, Houston Chronicle, 23 Oct. 2019 See More Word History First Known Use 1901, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition mental retardation noun now often offensive : mild to severe impairment in intellectual ability equivalent to an IQ of 70 to 75 or below that is accompanied by significant limitations in social, practical, and conceptual skills (as in interpersonal communication, reasoning, or self-care) necessary for independent daily functioning and that has an onset before age 18 : intellectual disability Note: The term intellectual disability is now preferred over mental retardation in medical, educational, and regulatory contexts, as well as in general use. The term mental retardation is increasingly considered offensive, though it was the dominant term into the second decade of the current century. mental retardation noun as in mental deficiency Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance mental deficiency inaneness irrationality nonsensicalness dippiness unreasonableness fallacy idiocy craziness doltishness wackiness balminess nincompoopery dottiness zaniness fatuousness preposterousness absurdity daftness insanity feeblemindedness nuttiness gormlessness madness lunacy inanity dim-wittedness dullness silliness dopiness thickness folly density slowness obtuseness boneheadedness simplicity simplemindedness denseness asininity mindlessness oafishness dorkiness stupidness dumbness witlessness stupidity brainlessness weak-mindedness foolishness dulness vacuity fatuity senselessness simpleness Antonyms & Near Antonyms intelligence brightness brilliance perception judgment quickness sharpness insight cleverness judgement smartness perspicacity acumen keenness alertness astuteness discernment percipience braininess wisdom quick-wittedness sageness wit sagacity validity rationality soundness sapience logicalness reasonableness rationalness logicality See More
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mental retardation

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