minimal brain dysfunction
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minimal brain dysfunction
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Attention deficit disorder. No longer in scientific use.
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minimal brain dysfunction
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min·i·mal brain dysfunction
(mĭn'ə-məl)
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A mild impairment of brain function that affects perception, behavior, and academic ability, and is characterized by dyslexia, difficulty in writing, hyperactivity, or mental retardation. Also called attention deficit disorder.
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- Syndromes, Disorders, and Conditions - minimal brain dysfunction: nervous system impairment that may cause hyperactivity in children
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