自閉
じ
へ
い
Meanings
1
social withdrawal; social isolation
Medical term for social withdrawal, especially as a symptom in schizophrenia. Also used more broadly for social isolation.
Social withdrawal can be seen in patients with schizophrenia.
It is difficult to break out of a long-term state of social isolation.
2
autism
Abbreviation of 自閉症 (autism spectrum disorder). Used in compounds and medical contexts.
See also: 自閉症
Autism spectrum disorder is one of the developmental disorders.
He is researching the characteristics of autism.