attention deficit disorder

See also: attention-deficit disorder

English

Alternative forms

• attention-deficit disorder

Noun

attention deficit disorder (countable and uncountable, plural attention deficit disorders)

1. A syndrome formerly thought to affect children only, but now known also to affect adults, that is characterized by frequent, chronic distractibility, and either inattentiveness or hyperactivity (fidgeting).

Translations

Translations

• Finnish: tarkkaavaisuushäiriö
• French: trouble de l’attention m
• Polish: zespół zaburzeń uwagi m

See also

• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)