attention deficit hyperactivity disorder


noun

a condition, usually in children, characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness.

Origin of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

First recorded in 1985–90

Words nearby attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

British Dictionary definitions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

noun

a form of attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity is a prominent symptom Abbreviation: ADHD

Scientific definitions for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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. Also called attention deficit disorder