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developmental age

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developmental age
n.
1. The age of a fetus from conception to any point in time prior to birth. Also called fetal age.
2. Abbr. DA An index of development stated as the age in years of an individual and determined by specified standardized measurements such as motor and mental tests and body measurements.
developmental age (DA)
[divel′əpmen′təl]
an expression of a child's maturational progress stated in age and determined by standardized measurements, as of body size and dimensions; by social and psychologic functioning; by motor skills; and by mental and aptitude tests. Compare achievement age, developmental quotient, mental age.


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