atˈtention-ˌdeficit disˌorder noun [uncountableU] medical
(abbreviation ADD) the formername of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder 注意障碍〔attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder的旧称〕
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attention-deficit disorder• And they gave him every diagnosis-from sociopathy to thought disorder, attentiondeficit disorder, conduct disorder.• Other terms used for this collection of symptoms are minimalbrain dysfunction and attention deficit disorder.