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📋Overview
Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition, poor spelling, and decoding abilities. It is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting reading skills despite normal intelligence and adequate educational opportunities. Dyslexia is the modern preferred term; older or synonymous terms include 'word blindness' or 'reading disability.'
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0476254ICD-10-CM
F81.0
MeSH
D004410
SNOMED CT (US)
597700069236007
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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