ateleiosis

Definitions of ateleiosis
  1. noun
    a form of infantilism characterized by physical underdevelopment but normal intelligence
    synonyms: ateliosis
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    type of:
    infantilism
    an abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics
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