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oral–motor feeding problem

a severe difficulty with sucking and swallowing typically seen in children who are born prematurely (related to immature motor development) or in children with motor disorders such as cerebral palsy. Compare feeding problem.

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allopregnenolone

allopregnenolone

n. a naturally occurring steroid that modulates GABAA receptorgabaa-receptor activity in a manner similar to that of benzodiazepine anxiolytics.