autism
au·tism
noun \ˈȯ-ˌti-zəm\Definition of AUTISM
: a variable developmental disorder that appears by age three and is characterized by impairment of the ability to form normal social relationships, by impairment of the ability to communicate with others, and by stereotyped behavior patterns
— au·tis·tic \ȯ-ˈtis-tik\ adjective or noun
— au·tis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See First Known Use of AUTISM
1943
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