autism spectrum disorder
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English[edit]
Noun[edit]
autism spectrum disorder (plural autism spectrum disorders)
- (psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.
- Asperger's is an autism spectrum disorder.
- 2008, "Scientists Pinpoint Pathway That Impacts Features of Autism", 8 October 2018, R&D Magazine.
- Moreover, effects were seen in adult mice, suggesting a possible route to medication development for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Synonyms[edit]
- ASD (abbreviation)
- autistic spectrum disorder
- autism (generalization from the specific)
Hypernyms[edit]
Hyponyms[edit]
- Asperger's syndrome
- autism (the specific, not the generalization)
Derived terms[edit]
- ASD (abbreviation)
Related terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
one of various autistic disorders
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