Motormental retardation
Motormental retardation in children is generally related to significant central nervous system damage or abnormality. It refers both to lack of mental development and motor development. There can be various degrees of mental retardation, and failure to meet various normal developmental milestones.
Review Date: 02/27/2009
Reviewed By: Jennifer K. Mannheim, CPNP, private practice, Seattle, Washington.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
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