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noun Psychiatry.

any of a group of disorders each having symptoms that occur on a continuum and certain features that are shared along its spectrum but that manifest in markedly different forms and degrees.See also autism spectrum disorder.

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Origin of spectrum disorder

First recorded in 1970–75

Words nearby spectrum disorder

spectroscopic binary, spectroscopy, spectrum, spectrum analyser, spectrum analysis, spectrum disorder, specular, speculate, speculation, speculative, speculative fiction

How to use spectrum disorder in a sentence

But, the missing pieces of the story are the many unvaccinated individuals who have severe forms of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or other mental illnesses.
My Brother Is Still Unvaccinated Because Our Medical System Is Ableist|Amanda Calhoun|November 8, 2021|Time
Yet, there appear to be no studies documenting the prevalence of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, or other severe mental illnesses for that matter, who are denied the vaccine.
My Brother Is Still Unvaccinated Because Our Medical System Is Ableist|Amanda Calhoun|November 8, 2021|Time
She concluded that Ramos suffered from autism spectrum disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and delusional disorder — which Lewis also identified.
Defense experts say Capital Gazette shooter was driven by mental disorders. Prosecutors say he was out for revenge.|Katie Mettler, Emily Davies|July 8, 2021|Washington Post
“Anyone who has a valid diagnosis of ASD [autism-spectrum disorder] now should not have to get a rediagnosis,” she said.
A New Definition of Autism Could Exclude Many Now Diagnosed, Expert Says|Casey Schwartz|January 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST

As the CDC points out, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder is 100 percent preventable—all you have to do is never, ever have a drink.
You're Pregnant, Have a Drink|Kate Tuttle|October 6, 2010|DAILY BEAST