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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Noun
  1. 1
    A developmental disorder in which a person has difficulty to concentrate and a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. uncountable

    "Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom."

  2. 2
    a condition characterized by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation wordnet

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