attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
13 more languages
CatalàTDAH
DanskADHD
Bahasa Indonesiagangguan pemusatan perhatian dan hiperaktivitas
PortuguêsTDAHtranstorno de déficit de atenção e hiperatividadetranstorno do déficit de atenção com hiperatividade
TürkçeDEHB
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
See also
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