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INFANTILISM

\ɪnfˈantə͡lˌɪzəm], \ɪnfˈantə‍lˌɪzəm], \ɪ_n_f_ˈa_n_t_əl_ˌɪ_z_ə_m]\

Definitions of INFANTILISM

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A state marked by extremely slow development of mind and body.

1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop

The persistence of infantile characteristics, physical or mental, in youth or adult age.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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