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infantilism

DEFINITIONS OF: infantilism

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n infantile behavior in mature persons

Type of:
misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed
improper or wicked or immoral behavior

n an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics

Types:
ateleiosis, ateliosis
a form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but normal intelligence
Type of:
abnormalcy, abnormality
an abnormal physical condition resulting from defective genes or developmental deficiencies
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