Language Development

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.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): F01.525.200.310

MeSH Unique ID: D007804

Entry Terms:

• Development, Language
• Language Acquisition
• Acquisition, Language

Previous Indexing:

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

See Also:

• Speech

All MeSH Categories
Psychiatry and Psychology Category
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms
Human Development
Child Development
Language Development
Child Language
Crying