Conditions characterized by language abilities (comprehension and expression of speech and writing) that are below the expected level for a given age, generally in the absence of an intellectual impairment. These conditions may be associated with DEAFNESS; BRAIN DISEASES; MENTAL DISORDERS; or environmental factors.

Descriptor ID	D007805
MeSH Number(s)	C10.597.606.150.500.550 C23.888.592.604.150.500.550
Concept/Terms	Language Development Disorders Language Development Disorders Development Disorder, Language Language Development Disorder Speech or Language, Developmental Disorder Language Disorders, Developmental Developmental Disorder, Speech or Language Developmental Language Disorders Developmental Language Disorder Language Disorder, Developmental Speech Delay Speech Delay Delay, Speech Delays, Speech Speech Delays Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder Semantic Pragmatic Disorder Semantic-Pragmatic Disorders Auditory Processing Disorder, Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Central Central Auditory Processing Disorder Language Delay Language Delay Language Delays

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