language development

the process by which children learn to use language. Although this term is often used interchangeably with language acquisition, it is preferred by those who wish to emphasize the continuity of language development with cognitive and social development. See also prespeech development.

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May 8th 2024

morula

n. an early stage of embryological development, extending from the first cleavage of the zygote until the blastula is formed by further divisions of daughter cells.