DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th…
What it means
The American Psychiatric Association's diagnostic manual. Widely used internationally. The current text revision is DSM-5-TR.
Term details
Category: diagnosis
Regional use: general
Last source check: July 28, 2026
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