attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Definitions of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
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synonyms:
ADD, ADHD, MBD, attention deficit disorder, hyperkinetic syndrome, minimal brain damage, minimal brain dysfunction
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type of:
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syndrome
a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
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syndrome
Pronunciation
US
/əˌtɛntʃən ˌdɛfəsət ˌˈhaɪpərˈækˌtɪvədi dɪˌsɔrdər/
UK
/əˈtɛntʃɪn ˈdɛfɪsɪt haɪpəækˈtɪvɪti dɪsˈɔdə/
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