Asperger's syndrome

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Etymology[edit]

Named after Hans Asperger + syndrome.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (RP) IPA: /ˈaspəːɡəz ˈsɪndɹəʊm/[1]
  • (file)
  • (US) IPA: /ˈæˌspərɡərz ˈsɪndɹoʊm/[1]

Noun[edit]

Asperger’s syndrome (countable and uncountable; plural Asperger's syndromes)

  1. (uncountable, neurology) An autism-related developmental disorder characterised by sustained impairment in social interaction and nonverbal communication and by restricted, repetitive, pedantic and stereotyped activities, interests, speech and routines.
  2. (countable) A person diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome.

Synonyms[edit]

  • (syndrome): AS, Aspie
  • (person diagnosed with syndrome): Aspie

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References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pronunciation guide on http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/249532