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infantilism

noun in·fan·til·ism \ˈin-fən-ˌtī-ˌli-zəm, -tə-ˌli-; in-ˈfan-tə-ˌli-\

Definition of INFANTILISM

1
:  retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; especially :  failure to attain sexual maturity
2
:  an act or expression that indicates lack of maturity
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First Known Use of INFANTILISM

1895

Rhymes with INFANTILISM

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Medical Dictionary

infantilism

noun in·fan·til·ism \ˈin-fən-ˌtīl-ˌiz-əm, -tə-ˌliz-; in-ˈfan-təl-ˌiz-\

Medical Definition of INFANTILISM

:  retention of childish physical, mental, or emotional qualities in adult life; especially :  failure to attain sexual maturity

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