Some state that sensory processing disorder is a distinct diagnosis, while others argue that differences in sensory responsiveness are features of other diagnoses and it is not a standalone diagnose. The American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, advises against a diagnosis of SPD.
Medical Definition of fluctuant. : movable and compressibleâused of abnormal body structures (as some abscesses or tumors) the fluctuant mass in his abdomenâOliver Sacks.
Learner's definition of FLUCTUATE. [no object] : to change level, strength, or value frequently. Oil prices fluctuated [=became higher, lower, etc.] throughout the year. fluctuating prices. His popularity has fluctuated during his term in office. In the desert, the temperature fluctuates dramatically.