attention deficit hyperactivity disordernoun [ U ]
uk/əˌten.ʃən ˌdef.ɪ.sɪt haɪ.pər.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti dɪˌsɔː.dər/us/əˌten.ʃən ˌdef.ɪ.sɪt haɪ.pɚ.ækˈtɪv.ə.t̬i dɪˌsɔːr.dɚ/abbreviation ADHD UKa condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing
Note:
- This condition is usually called 'attention deficit disorder' in the US.
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