attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

American  

[uh-ten-shuhn def-uh-sit hahy-per-ak-tiv-i-tee dis-awr-der] / əˈtɛn ʃən ˈdɛf ə sɪt ˌhaɪ pər ækˈtɪv ɪ ti dɪsˌɔr dər /

noun

1. ADHD.

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder British  

noun

1.  ADHD.  a form of attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity is a prominent symptom

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attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Scientific  

1. A syndrome of disordered behavior, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, inattentiveness, and sometimes hyperactivity that interferes with academic, occupational, or social performance.

2. Also called attention deficit disorder

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Etymology

Origin of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Holly Harris, 23, from Jersey, said she was told she had attention deficit hyperactivity disorder when she was 19 years old.

From BBC

The boy, who may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism which has yet to be diagnosed, had no previous convictions.

From BBC

Declan Morrison, 26, from Cambridge, was autistic, had severe learning disabilities and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From BBC

Ms Jacques believes Alex was doing so because he often struggled with sleeping while taking medication for his attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

From BBC

He told The Times in March that he had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder as a child.

From Los Angeles Times