autism spectrum disorder

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === autism spectrum disorder (countable and uncountable, plural autism spectrum disorders) (psychology, pathology) 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. 2008, "Scientists Pinpoint Pathway That Impacts Features of Autism", 8 October 2018, R&D Magazine. Moreover, effects were seen in adult mice, suggesting a possible route to medication development for adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ==== Synonyms ==== ASD (abbreviation) autistic spectrum disorder autism (generalization from the specific) ==== Hypernyms ==== pervasive developmental disorder ==== Hyponyms ==== Asperger's syndrome autism (the specific, not the generalization) ==== Derived terms ==== ASD (abbreviation) ==== Related terms ==== autism spectrum ==== Translations ====