What Are The Differences And Similarities Betweew Mental Retardation And Mental Illness.?
Motormental retardation is delayed or decreased development of both mental and motor skills.
Alternative Names
Delayed motor and mental development; Retardation - motormental; Psychomotor retardation
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Motormental retardation in children is generally related to significant
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