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ALL meanings of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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  • uncountable noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a condition where people, especially children, are extremely active and unable to concentrate on anything for very long, with the result that they find it difficult to learn and often behave in inappropriate ways. The abbreviation ADHD is often used. 3
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a form of attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity is a prominent symptom 3
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a mental disorder, assessed on the basis of behavior appropriate to a given mental age, characterized by inability to concentrate, hyperactivity, impulsiveness, etc. 3
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder a condition, usually in children, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. 1
  • noun attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (neurology, pathology) A developmental disorder in which a person has a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. 0
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