Einstein syndrome

noun

The late emergence of language in a toddler, which may be a sign of various conditions such as autism or learning disability.

Meanings

nounEinstein syndrome (uncountable)
  1. informaluncountableThe late emergence of language in a toddler, which may be a sign of various conditions such as autism or learning disability.

Origin

In reference to Albert Einstein.

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