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

And mental health providers say the drugs are frequently prescribed to treat childhood trauma that has been misdiagnosed as ADHD.

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Looking at his genome, and comparing it with polygenic scores, they found that Hitler had a high predisposition for autism, ADHD, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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"We've got kids with dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, ADHD, attachment needs," she says.

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Although all reviews reported a possible to strong link between maternal acetaminophen use and autism or ADHD, seven of the nine reviews urged caution when interpreting those findings.

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Similar probability scores are available for ADHD, bipolar disorder, diabetes or even male-pattern baldness.

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