neurodevelopmental

Adjective

Meaning

neurodevelopmental (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the development of neurological pathways in the brain.

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As a scientist leading a funding agency for autism research, I think of autism as a neurodevelopmental disorder. Thomas R. Insel

Autism is a severe neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by social withdrawal, by repetitive behaviors and by some kind of focal attention in its classic form. Basically, it's an inability to relate to others. Harvey V. Fineberg

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects more than 9% of U.S. children, according to the researchers. Source: Internet

D., a world-renowned neurotoxicity expert, also points out that “The hypothesis that fluoride is a neurodevelopmental toxicant must now be given serious consideration.” Source: Internet

Causes The causes of paraphilic sexual preferences in people are unclear, although a growing body of research points to a possible prenatal neurodevelopmental correlation. Source: Internet

It has been argued that Rett syndrome is in fact a neurodevelopmental condition as opposed to a neurodegenerative condition. Source: Internet

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