"savant syndrome" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} savant syndrome (uncountable)
  1. A rare condition in which someone with significant mental disabilities demonstrates certain abilities far in excess of average. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Autism

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