Definition of Infantilism

1. Noun. An abnormal condition in which an older child or adult retains infantile characteristics.

Generic synonyms: Abnormalcy, Abnormality
Specialized synonyms: Ateleiosis, Ateliosis

2. Noun. Infantile behavior in mature persons.
Generic synonyms: Misbehavior, Misbehaviour, Misdeed

Definition of Infantilism

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Medical Definition of Infantilism

1. 1. A state marked by slow development of mind and body. Synonym: infantile dwarfism. 2. Childishness, as characterised by a temper tantrum of an adolescent or adult. 3. Underdevelopment of the sexual organs. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Infantilism

infantile myxoedema
infantile neuroaxonal dystrophy
infantile neuronal degeneration
infantile osteomalacia
infantile paralysis
infantile paralysis
infantile pellagra
infantile progressive spinal muscular atrophy
infantile purulent conjunctivitis
infantile sexuality
infantile spasm
infantile spastic paraplegia
infantile spinal muscular atrophy
infantile tetany
infantilism (current term)
infantilism (current term)
infantilisms
infantilities
infantility
infantilization
infantilize
infantilized
infantilizes
infantilizing
infantine
infantries
infantry
infantryman
infantrymen
infants

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