The gradual expansion in complexity and meaning of symbols and sounds as perceived and interpreted by the individual through a maturational and learning process. Stages in development include babbling, cooing, word imitation with cognition, and use of short sentences.

DUI

D007804 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0012203

Previous indexing

Child Psychology (1966-1967); Learning (1966-1967); Language (1966-1967); Speech (1966-1967)

History note

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Public note

68