ADHD

ˌeɪdiːeɪtʃˈdiː

Definition

Definition of ADHD - Reverso English Dictionary

Acronym

acr: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

TECH.

disorder affecting focus and behavior

TECH.

ADHD makes it hard to pay attention in class.
Many children with ADHD benefit from structured routines.
ADHD can affect both children and adults alike.

ADD

attention deficit disorder

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ADHD-C

abbr.

shows both attention and hyperactivity problems together

The doctor diagnosed him with ADHD-C.

ADHD-PH/I

acr.

condition with too much energy and impulsive actions

Kids with ADHD-PH/I often find it hard to sit still.

ADHD-PI

abbr.

type of ADHD with mostly trouble paying attention

She was diagnosed with ADHD-PI last year.

Origin of ADHD

Acronym: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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methamphetamine

medical

drug prescribed for ADHD and obesity treatment

amphetamine

medical

central nervous system stimulant used for ADHD and narcolepsy

dexamfetamine

medical

medication used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy

Dexedrine

pharmacy

central stimulant used to manage ADHD and narcolepsy

dextroamphetamine

pharmacology

stimulant used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy

methylphenidate

medical

stimulant for treating ADHD and narcolepsy

protriptyline

ADHD

medication used to treat ADHD

ADHD-PI

abbr.

abr: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Primarily Inattentive

type of ADHD with mostly trouble paying attention

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French:TDAH, ...
German:ADHS, ...
Italian:ADHD, ...
Spanish:TDAH, ...
Portuguese:TDAH, ...
Chinese:多动症, ...
Japanese:ADHD, ...
Arabic:ا ض ت ن, ...
Hebrew:הַפְרָעַת קְשֶׁב רַכָּזוּת וְהִפְעָלָת יֶתֶר, ...
Russian:СДВГ, ...
Ukrainian:СДУГ, ...
Hindi:एडीएचडी, ...
Bengali:মনোযোগ ও আচরণ নিয়ন্ত্রণের ব্যাধি, ...
Catalan:TDAH, ...
Czech:ADHD, ...
Danish:ADHD, ...
Dutch:ADHD, ...
Greek:ΔΕΠΥ, ...
Hungarian:ADHD, ...
Khmer:ជំងឺខ្វះការយកចិត្តទុកដាក់ និងផ្ចង់អារម្មណ៍ខ្លាំង, ...
Korean:ADHD, ...
Persian:بیش‌فعالی, ...
Polish:ADHD, ...
Portuguese (BR):TDAH, ...
Romanian:ADHD, ...
Swedish:ADHD, ...
Thai:สมาธิสั้น, ...
Turkish:dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite bozukluğu, ...
Vietnamese:ADHD, ...

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