Definition: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th Edition. The DSM-IV is a book produced by the American Psychiatric Association that specifies the diagnostic criteria for every medically recognized mental disorder. The DSM-IV is used by clinicians to diagnose mental disorders.
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Updated: February 15, 2008
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