infantilism
/ɪnˈfæntɪlɪzm/
UK: /ɪnˈfæntɪlɪzm/
infantilism
English
Noun
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Definition
An emotional dependency on being treated as an infant.
Etymology
From infantile + -ism.
Example Sentences
- "A craniopharyngioma may produce infantilism."
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