Mental or Behavioral Dysfunction
learning disorder
learn·ing dis·or·der [ lur-ning dis-awr-der ]
Also called:
Learning differences; Learning disabilities
Definitions related to learning disorders:
  • A group of disorders that affect a person's ability to learn or process specific types of information which is in contrast to his/her apparent level of intellect.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills; may result from organic or psychological conditions.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • Learning disorders are conditions that cause a discrepancy between potential and actual levels of academic performance as predicted by the person�s intellectual abilities. Learning disorders involve impairments or difficulties in concentration or attention, language development, or visual and aural information processing. Diagnosis...
    Merck Manuals
    Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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