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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
[ uh-ten-shuhn def-uh-sit hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee dis-awr-der ]
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
noun
- a form of attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity is a prominent symptom ADHD
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- A syndrome of disordered behavior, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, inattentiveness, and sometimes hyperactivity that interferes with academic, occupational, or social performance.
- Also called attention deficit disorder
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Word History and Origins
Origin of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder1
First recorded in 1985–90
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