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ADHD
noun[ U ]
uk /ˌeɪ.diː.eɪtʃˈdiː/ us /ˌeɪ.diː.eɪtʃˈdiː/
abbreviation for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a condition in which someone, especially a child, is often in a state of activity or excitement and unable to direct their attention towards what they are doing: 注意力缺乏多动障碍（attention deficit hyperactivity disorder的缩写）
People with ADHD have difficulty sitting still and concentrating.
Teachers may identify a child as possibly having ADHD.
What are the symptoms of ADHD in adults?
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Ritalin is a drug prescribed to help millions of children and a growing number of adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Researchers found that smoking can trigger the disorder in children who are already genetically predisposed to ADHD.
He said he was unable to hold any job because of the effects of ADHD.
Studies have found that up to 70 percent of those who had ADHD as children still have symptoms as adults.
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