retardation
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/ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃn/
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/ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃn/
A decrease in the rate of growth or development.
The doctor explained that the medication could cause mental retardation in some patients.
医生解释说这种药物可能会导致某些患者出现智力迟缓。