(psychology, pathology) A disorder involving any of a range of psychological conditions, all characterized by abnormal social interaction and communication, restricted interests, highly repetitive behaviour, and eccentricity.

plural of spread spectrum communication

Alternative form of full-spectrum superiority

(pharmacology) Any antibiotic that is active against a wide range of bacteria, especially against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

A form of electromagnetic communication in which the signal frequency or bandwidth is spread beyond that required, rendering it more difficult to intercept or jam, or to send multiple signals over the same band

(military) Dominance of the battlespace to permit conduct of joint operations with neither effective counterattack nor resistance.

plural of autistic spectrum disorder

(medicine) Any disorder characterised by symptoms associated with autism.

plural of broad-spectrum antibiotic

plural of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder