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autism Definition


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autism
noun
    1. psychol.
      A mental disorder that develops in early childhood and is characterized by learning difficulties, inability to relate to other people and the outside world, and repetitive body movements.
Derivative: autistic
adj
    Derivative: autistically
    adverb
      Etymology: Early 20c: from auto- + -ism 5.



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