ADHD

[ey-dee-eych-dee]

abbreviation

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a condition, usually apparent in childhood but often persisting into adulthood, characterized by difficulties with executive function, lack of focus, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness: the three subtypes of ADHD are inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.

ADHD

abbreviation

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD

1. Abbreviation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Word History and Origins

Origin of ADHD¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The team analysed 46 studies, of which 27 reported a link between the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the painkiller, and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and ADHD.

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Of these, 27 reported a link between the use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in the painkiller, and an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism and ADHD.

From BBC

Tourette's rarely appears alone, and the majority of people also have conditions like ADHD, OCD, anxiety or autism.

From BBC

When someone is depressed, is highly anxious, is anorexic or has OCD or ADHD, do we dismiss these conditions as fraudulent excuses or flights from responsibility?

From Salon

The 27-year-old is in a relationship with fellow England prop Sarah Bern and has been diagnosed with ADHD.

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