attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
noun1
Human sciences, Medicine, Neurology, Neuroscience, Pathology, Psychiatry, Psychology, Sciences A developmental disorder in which a person has difficulty to concentrate and a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity.
- Having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is associated with a shorter life expectancy and a greater risk of mental health issues, according to a new study of more than 30,000 people with the disorder in the United Kingdom.2025 January 23, Kristen Rogers, “People with ADHD have shorter life expectancy and higher risk of mental health issues, study finds”, in CNN:
- Derived terms
- ADHD, A.D.H.D.
- Related terms
- attention deficit disorder, ADD