Rett's syndrome
Rett's syndrome (rets) n. a disorder affecting young girls, in which stereotyped movements and social withdrawal appear during early childhood. Intellectual development is often impaired and special educational help is needed. [ A. Rett (1924–97), Austrian paediatrician]
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