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attention deficit disorder
[ uh-ten-shuhn def-uh-sit dis-awr-der ]
attention deficit disorder
noun
- a disorder, particularly of children, characterized by excessive activity and inability to concentrate on one task for any length of time ADD
Attention Deficit Disorder
- A disorder characterized by a difficulty in retaining focus, especially on tasks, for long periods of time.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of attention deficit disorder1
Example Sentences
The company wanted to exclude the opinions of experts in a multijurisdictional against it on whether in-utero exposure to acetaminophen, the pain reliever used in Tylenol, could lead to autism or attention deficit disorder.
That speculation increased after his lawyers raised the possibility in a letter on Sunday requesting that he receive increased access to Adderall for his attention deficit disorder.
Hanna first denied having any issues, chalking up his forgetfulness and mild cognitive impairment to old age and his longtime attention deficit disorder.
Captagon was the brand name of a stimulant first produced in Germany in the 1960s to help treat attention deficit disorders, narcolepsy and other conditions.
As well as dyslexia, Sir Richard thinks he probably has attention deficit disorder, and acknowledged he does get bored easily.
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