retardation
noun/ˌriːtɑːˈdeɪʃn/
/ˌriːtɑːrˈdeɪʃn/
[uncountable] (formal)- the fact of making the development or progress of something slower synonym delay (2)
- Many factors can lead to growth retardation in unborn babies.
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