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Why Are More Boys Than Girls Retarded in School? (1928) (www.jstor.org)

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[–] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

In german medicine it’s still completely fine to use. Retard capsulas for example is medicine that will have a delayed effect after taking them. Someone with brain damage who has issues following a flashlight with his eyes has a retarded response.

[–] JillyB@beehaw.org 1 points 10 months ago

In English, it's also pretty fine outside of developmental disorders. It's common to refer to fire-retardant fabric. Adjusting timing in an engine is retarding or advancing.