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Noun autism has 1 sense
  1. autism - (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
    --1 is a kind of     syndrome
    --1 has particulars: infantile autism

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Autism

Definition:

Noun:

  1. A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior.
  2. A condition strongly related to intellectual disability.

Examples:

Noun:

  • My younger sister has autism, which means she finds it challenging to communicate effectively.
  • Children with severe autism often show repetitive behaviors that help them cope with their surroundings.

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