ADHD

[ey-dee-eych-dee]

abbreviation

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a condition, usually apparent in childhood but often persisting into adulthood, characterized by difficulties with executive function, lack of focus, hyperactivity, and/or impulsiveness: the three subtypes of ADHD are inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, and combined.

ADHD

abbreviation

1. attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

ADHD

1. Abbreviation of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Word History and Origins

Origin of ADHD¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The 27-year-old is in a relationship with fellow England prop Sarah Bern and has been diagnosed with ADHD.

From BBC

That's the word used to describe people whose brains work differently to others, sometimes as a result of conditions like autism or ADHD.

From BBC

"Oftentimes there is no information on what the risks are if you don't treat ADHD," said Prof Samuele Cortese, study author and professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at University of Southampton.

From BBC

"I'm ADHD," Emily says, "so I would definitely need a lot more than one of those drinks to calm me down."

From BBC

Kennedy mentioned diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, seizure disorders, ADHD, speech delay, language delay, tics, Tourette syndrome, narcolepsy, peanut allergies and eczema.

From Salon