Asperger's syndrome

/ (ˈæspɜːɡəz) /


noun
  1. a form of autism in which the person affected has limited but obsessive interests, and has difficulty relating to other people

Origin of Asperger's syndrome

1
C20: after Hans Asperger (20th century), Austrian physician who first described it

Words Nearby Asperger's syndrome

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Scientific definitions for Asperger's syndrome

Asperger's syndrome

[ ăspər-gərz ]


  1. A developmental disorder characterized by impairment in social interactions and repetitive behavior patterns. It is named after its identifier, Austrian psychiatrist Hans Asperger (1906-1980).

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