intellectual disability

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Scope note
Condition manifested by subnormal intellectual functioning that originates during the developmental period. This has multiple potential etiologies, including genetic defects and perinatal insults. Intelligence quotient (IQ) scores are commonly used to determine whether an individual has an intellectual disability. IQ scores between 70 and 79 are in the borderline range; scores below 67 are in the disabled range.
intellectual disability
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024