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developmental measure

any assessment used to measure an age-associated dimension, such as motor development in young children. The Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development is an example of a developmental measure.

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ring chromosome 18

ring chromosome 18

a congenital chromosomal disorder characterized by microcephaly, ear and eye abnormalities, and mild to severe cognitive impairment. The condition is not hereditary but due to breakage of the arms of chromosome 18, which fuse to form one or more rings of varying sizes.