DSM-IV

proper noun

The revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association in 1994.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. human sciencesThe revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association in 1994.
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    In the new “DSM-5” manual, “the criteria will incorporate several diagnoses from DSM-IV including autistic disorder, Asperger’s disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder and pervasive developmental disorder (not otherwise specified) into the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder for DSM-5 to help more accurately and consistently diagnose children with autism,” according to an APA statement Saturday.

    2012 December 2, Miriam Falco, “Psychiatric association approves changes to diagnostic manual”, in CNN
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APA

DSM-IV. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/DSM-IV

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Chicago

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