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minimal brain dysfunction

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minimal brain dysfunction  
n.  Attention deficit disorder. No longer in scientific use.
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Main Entry: minimal brain dysfunction
Function: noun
: ATTENTION DEFICITDISORDER —abbreviation MBD
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minimal brain dysfunction min·i·mal brain dysfunction (mĭn'ə-məl)
n.
A mild impairment of brain function that affects perception, behavior, and academic ability, and is characterized by dyslexia, difficulty in writing, hyperactivity, or mental retardation. Also called attention deficit disorder.

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