ADHD
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/ ˈeɪˌdiˈeɪtʃˌdi /
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abbreviation, noun
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a condition, usually in children, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.
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ADHD
abbreviation for
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Medical definitions for ADHD
ADHD
abbr.
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Scientific definitions for ADHD
ADHD
Abbreviation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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