spectrum disorder
nounPsychiatry.
any of a group of disorders each having symptoms that occur on a continuum and certain features that are shared along its spectrum but that manifest in markedly different forms and degrees.: See also autism spectrum disorder.
Origin of spectrum disorder
1First recorded in 1970–75
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How to use spectrum disorder in a sentence
“Anyone who has a valid diagnosis of ASD [autism-spectrum disorder] now should not have to get a rediagnosis,” she said.
A New Definition of Autism Could Exclude Many Now Diagnosed, Expert Says | Casey Schwartz | January 20, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAs the CDC points out, Fetal Alcohol spectrum disorder is 100 percent preventable—all you have to do is never, ever have a drink.
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