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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
(redirected from Childhood ADHD)

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Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
A condition in which a person (usually a child) has an unusually high activity level and a short attention span. People with the disorder may act impulsively and may have learning and behavioral problems.
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