ADHD

American  

[ey-dee-eych-dee] / ˈeɪˌdiˈeɪtʃˌdi /

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.

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ADHD British  

abbreviation

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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ADHD Scientific  

1. Abbreviation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Etymology

Origin of ADHD

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Marsha Martin and her three children are autistic and have ADHD.

From BBC

If a patient describes anxiety or ADHD, the clinician assumes impairment.

From The Wall Street Journal

James Green, a 20-year-old student at Manchester Metropolitan University, has recently being diagnosed with ADHD.

From BBC

Ursie Hart started using AI as a companion last June when she was in a very bad place, struggling with ADHD.

From BBC

He also suffers from a "conduct disorder" and ADHD.

From BBC