Spectrum disorder
Spectrum Disorder
Spectrum Disorder (pronunciation: /ˈspektrəm dɪsˈɔːdər/) is a term used to describe a group of disorders that are characterized by a range of symptoms and severity. The term "spectrum" refers to the wide variety of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment that people with these disorders can have.
Etymology
The term "spectrum disorder" is derived from the Latin word "spectrum", meaning "image" or "appearance", and the Greek word "disorder", meaning "lack of order". It was first used in the medical field to describe a range of symptoms and severity in certain disorders.
Related Terms
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior, and includes a wide range of symptoms and severity.
- Bipolar Spectrum Disorder: A psychiatric disorder that is characterized by episodes of mania and depression.
- Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders: These disorders are characterized by abnormalities in one or more of the following five domains: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behavior, and negative symptoms.
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A group of conditions that can occur in a person whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spectrum disorder
- Wikipedia's article - Spectrum disorder
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