attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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