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Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A syndrome of disordered learning and disruptive behavior characterized by symptoms of inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsive behavior (such as speaking out of turn), or a combination of the three. Although it begins in childhood, it can persist to adulthood. The diagnosis cannot be made without considering whether problems at home or in school may be causative.