| Term Name: | pervasive developmental disorder |
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| Synonyms: | Pervasive Child Development Disorders, pervasive development disorder |
| Definition: | A developmental disorder of mental health that refers to a group of five disorders characterized by impairments in socialization and communication, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. |
| Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:0060040] ( DOID:0060040 ) |