These are not all the possible side effects of EMBEDA. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Mental retardation is a relative term. Its meaning depends on what society demands of the individual in learning, skills, and social responsibility. Many people who are considered developmentally challenged in the complex modern world would get along normally in a simpler society.
Word Origin and History for retard Expand. v. late 15c., make slow or slower, from French retarder restrain, hold (someone) back, keep (someone from doing something); come to a stop (13c.) or directly from Latin retardare make slow, delay, keep back, hinder (see retardation). Related: Retarded; retarding. The noun is recorded from 1788 in the sense retardation, delay; from 1970 in offensive meaning retarded person, originally American English, with accent on first syllable. Other words used for one who is mentally retarded include retardate (1956), retardee (1971).