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attention deficit disorder
Attention deficit disorder, or ADD, is a syndrome of impulsiveness, short attention span and hyperactivity. (noun)
An example of attention deficit disorder is a behavioral disorder that primarily affects young boys and causes them to be impulsive and unable to pay attention.
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