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autism spectrum disorder

autism spectrum disorder noun: 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.

Noun

autism spectrum disorder (countable and uncountable, plural autism spectrum disorders)

  1. 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.
    • Moreover, effects were seen in adult mice, suggesting a possible route to medication development for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).2008, "Scientists Pinpoint Pathway That Impacts Features of Autism", 8 October 2018, R&D Magazine.

autism spectrum disorder meaning in Arabic and Indonesian

autism spectrum disorder in Arabic

one of various autistic disorders
اِضْطِرَاب طَيْف التَّوَحُّد iḍṭirāb ṭayf at-tawaḥḥud

autism spectrum disorder in Indonesian

one of various autistic disorders
gangguan spektrum autisme

Synonyms of autism spectrum disorder

Forms of autism spectrum disorder

pluralautism spectrum disorders

Words formed from autism spectrum disorder

Questions about autism spectrum disorder

What does autism spectrum disorder mean?
Autism spectrum disorder means 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.
What is autism spectrum disorder in Arabic?
Autism spectrum disorder in Arabic is اِضْطِرَاب طَيْف التَّوَحُّد (iḍṭirāb ṭayf at-tawaḥḥud). See Autism spectrum disorder meaning in Arabic.
What part of speech is autism spectrum disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder is a noun.
What is the plural of autism spectrum disorder?
The plural of autism spectrum disorder is autism spectrum disorders.

Words near autism spectrum disorder in the dictionary

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  6. autism spectrum disorder
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  8. autism spectrum disorders
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