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What Does Mental Retardation Mean
Health Encyclopedia: Mental Retardation
Mental retardation is described as a condition that is diagnosed before age 18, and includes below-average general intellectual function, accompanied by impairment in the persons ability to acquire the skills necessary for daily living.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Causes of mental retardation are numerous, but a specific reason for mental retardation is determined in only 25% of the cases.
Failure to adapt (adjust to new situations) normally and grow intell...
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Health Guide
Mental retardation
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