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TOPIK 6noun

자폐증

japyejeung [자폐쯩]

자폐증이 · 자폐증을

autism

Example

자폐증이 있는 아이들은 특별한 재능을 보이기도 해요.

Children with autism sometimes show special talents.

Word parts

자 self폐 close증 symptom

Literally 'self-closing condition'.

Good to know

In formal or medical contexts, 자폐 스펙트럼 장애 is now preferred.