Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dsm-5

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.14 in modern English

Syllables: dsm-5
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

3

Letters

2

Syllables

3

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013.

Example Sentences

"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."
"While samhainophobia is not a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5, the fear of Halloween may meet the diagnostic criteria for a specific phobia."

Phrases

DSM-I DSM-II DSM-III DSM-III-R DSM-IV DSM-IV-TR

Frequently Paired Words

DSM-I DSM-II DSM-III DSM-III-R DSM-IV DSM-IV-TR

Questions

What does dsm-5 mean?: The revision of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association in 2013.

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