Asbergers syndrome
a developmental disorder characterized by severely impaired social skills, repet-tive behaviors, and often, a narrow set of interests, but not involving delayed development of linguistic and cognitive abilities: now considered one of the .
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mineralogy. a fibrous mineral, either amphibole or chrysotile, formerly used for making incombustible or fireproof articles. a fabric woven from asbestos fibers, formerly used for theater curtains, firefighters’ gloves, etc. theater. a fireproof curtain. historical examples this pigment comes in two forms: as asbestine and as talcose (talc, etc.). paint technology and tests henry a. […]
- Asbestoid
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