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attention deficit hyp...

attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

 
pronunciation:
ten shn de fih siht haI pr aek tihv ih ti dIs or dr
part of speech: noun
definition: a behavioral disorder, usually beginning in childhood, characterized by inability to focus one's attention, impulsive behaviors, and, often, hyperactivity (often abbreviated as "ADHD").