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a rare but serious syndrome of childhood characterized by withdrawal and lack of social responsiveness or interest in others and serious linguistic deficits

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  1. n. a rare but serious syndrome of childhood characterized by withdrawal and lack of social responsiveness or interest in others and serious linguistic deficits
  2. n. formerly used for autism spectrum disorder with significant disability and symptoms starting in early childhood