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subnormal

subnormal Subnormal refers to intellectual functioning that is below the expected range and begins during the developmental period.

Subnormal refers to intellectual functioning that is below the expected range and begins during the developmental period. It can arise from different causes, including genetic problems and injuries around the time of birth, and IQ testing is commonly used to help identify it.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Intellectual Disability” (D008607).
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