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developmental milestone

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developmental milestone
Pediatrics Any of a series of activities, eg, raising the head, rolling over, walking or other significant points in a child's physical and/or mental development that may be used to assess maturation and detect developmental delays. See Developmental red flag.


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``We will address any breast-feeding concerns and provide a place where you can meet other mothers in the same position and discuss related topics, such as growth spurts, developmental milestones and sleep issues,'' McGann said.
A chronological delay in the appearance of normal developmental milestones achieved during infancy and early childhood, caused by organic, psychological, or environmental factors.
 
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