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attention deficit disorder
/ɐtˈɛnʃən dˈɛfɪsˌɪt dɪsˈoːɹdɚ/
Attention deficit disorder
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a neurological condition characterized by difficulty in sustaining attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, typically diagnosed in childhood and often persisting into adulthood
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
attention deficit disorders
Examples
Children with attention deficit disorder may struggle to stay focused in class.
